Charging Station For Nissan Leaf Automobile, 2011
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Artifact Overview
As new environmental problems emerged and gas prices rose at the end of the 20th century, electric vehicles seemed viable again. But if electric cars are to be widely used, battery recharging must be convenient. AeroVironment, a California-based company, produced an at-home charging station for Nissan and other electric car manufacturers. This standardized connector and plug are part of that equipment.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Battery charger
Date Made
2011
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in Taiwan for AeroVironment Inc.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.254.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Color
White (Color)
Green
Black (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 10.75 in (charging station housing)
Width: 10.75 in (charging station housing)
Length: 6.25 in (charging station housing)
Inscriptions
On charging station face: AV aerovironment / START / STOP / POWER PRESENT / READY TO CHARGE / VEHICLE CONNECTED / VEHICLE CHARGING / TROUBLE
Decal on side, in part: EV CHARGING STATION / MADE IN TAIWAN / MODEL EVSE-RS
Printed on front cover of manual: Home Charging Dock / Model EVSE-RS User's Manual / AV aerovironment
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