Electric vehicle owners could benefit massively from a new charging solution which does not require planning permission which could see motorists have faith in zero emission vehicles.
A new battery pack is being heralded as helping more drivers switch to electric cars as Bristol-based technology company Fellten launches the Charge Qube.
The device can be rapidly deployed and has the ability to charge electric vehicles without the need for an installed charging station.
Crucially, the device can avoid red tape as it does not require planning permission and helps speed up the time it takes to install.
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The Charge Qube does not require planning permission or a connection to the grid
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The Charge Qube is a 10-foot ISO container which acts as a charging system and energy storage station. Its Type-2 AC charger offers up to five satellite stalls with twin chargers.
The structure provides scalable energy storage from 150kWh to 450kWh and supports both AC and DC fast charging for all electric vehicles.
It also removes the need for the charger to be connected to the grid, which can cause further issues with planning permission continuing to be an issue for charge point operators.
Chris Hazell, CEO of Fellten, described the Charge Qube as the "definitive solution" to help the nation future-proof the energy infrastructure, reduce emissions and embrace electric vehicles.
The Charge Qube has solar and wind energy capabilities, removing the need for a polluting diesel generator
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He added: "The Charge Qube addresses the urgent need for flexible, sustainable energy solutions that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.
"By leveraging second-life EV battery packs and modular containerised design, we are delivering a cost-effective, scalable product that supports businesses and public infrastructure with reliable energy and fast EV charging."
The Bristol-built Charge Qube has been touted as an energy solution for fleet operators, public charging stations, construction sites and temporary power needs.
It also has integrated solar and wind energy capabilities which offer a sustainable alternative to traditional diesel generators.
Fellten said it plans to offer a larger 20-foot container option with a capacity option of 900kWh in the second quarter of this year.
At the end of January, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner outlined the Government's Plan for Change which aims to launch bold reform of the planning system.
They noted how homebuilding fell below 200,000 last year and permissions reached their lowest for over a decade.
The Government said it was taking "radical action" necessary to reverse the trend and deliver the buildings needed to reach 1.5 million homes over the course of this Parliament.
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Fellten plans to introduce a 20-foot version of the Charge Qube later this year
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has continually said the Government needs to get rid of red tape hindering the construction of new facilities, including electric vehicle charging stations.
