San Francisco-based fuseproject, led by industrial
designer Yves Béhar, announces the worldwide
unveiling of the GE WattStation™, designed by
fuseproject for GE’s ecomagination initiative. The
GE WattStation is an easy-to-use electric vehicle
(EV) charger with a consumer-friendly form.
Designed to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in
electric vehicles, GE WattStation significantly
decreases time needed for vehicle charging and,
with the use of smart grid technology, allows utility
companies to manage the impact of electric
vehicles on the local and regional grids.
Fresh from their work with PUMA on a reduced-
impact global packaging and distribution system,
fuseproject has now designed an essential
component of the delivery system for electric
vehicle users. Combining functionality with user-
friendly form, the GE WattStation offers faster
battery charging and smart grid technology within a
modular design that allows for easy upgrades,
allowing customers to stay current with the latest
advances.
“Good design is when a new technology enters our
life and makes it more simple, beautiful and
healthy,” said Yves Béhar, founder of fuseproject.
“The GE WattStation achieves this with a welcoming
design that will seamlessly integrate into the urban
landscape and become a natural part of our daily
driving routine.”
The prototype GE WattStation will be available in
the fourth quarter of 2010 in the U.S. and Europe.
Commercial and residential WattStations will be
available in 2011 in markets in the U.S., Europe,
and Asia, and can be purchased through a number
of distributions channels, including utilities, auto
dealerships, electrical wholesalers and licensed
electrical contractors, and an online store.
fuseproject designs electric vehicle charging station for GE

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- Elena Sommariva
- 15 July 2010
