The funding from the MMFP will be used to deploy 10 Voltpost chargers on lampposts curbside and in parking lots across Michigan, including the Detroit Metropolitan area.
Voltpost’s lamppost charging platform significantly reduces the cost, timing and footprint of EV chargers by retrofitting existing infrastructure and removing costly construction and trenching barriers typically tied to EV charging installation. With Voltpost, municipalities will be able to generate new revenue streams, improve city planning with new infrastructure data, and accelerate decarbonisation by spurring EV adoption.
This is the second grant that the company has received from the MMFP. Voltpost was awarded a US$65,000 grant from the MMFP for the deployment of the company’s retrofit lamppost charging platform at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab (DSPL) to simulate a curbside charging environment. Voltpost now has its demo unit in Newlab at Michigan Central. Throughout this project, the company conducted product demonstrations with Michigan drivers, OEMs, local government agencies and officials to gather useful feedback. Voltpost also participated in the Plug and Play Detroit Mobility cohort and won the Plug and Play Pitch Night event, selected down from 150 startups at the Detroit Auto Show in September 2023.
“We have an aggressive goal to reach 100,000 chargers in the state by 2030, and accessible, convenient, and scalable charging infrastructure is needed to meet this challenge. Embracing innovation in electric vehicle charging infrastructure is not just about advancing technology; it's about driving progress towards a sustainable future, where convenience meets environmental responsibility," said Justine Johnson, chief mobility officer for the State of Michigan. "We are excited about the lasting impact innovative charging solutions such as Voltpost's lamppost charging technology can make in Michigan."
