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implementation of different recharging technologies in Member States
outfield position
Aug 11, 2021 09:15
2 yrs ago
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English term

"kerbed surface"

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"Recharging station should not be installed on a kerbed surface".

The text concerns electric vehicles. What does "kerbed surface" mean in this context? Thank you.
Responses
4 +5 on a raised surface

Discussion

Tony M Aug 11, 2021:
@ Althea Ah thanks a lot! Now we have the proper context, it all makes sense!
Althea Draper Aug 11, 2021:
I don't think it's a typo, Tony. This link is to recommendations drawn up by the Sustainable Transport Forum by the European Commission, and it states that recharging stations shouldn't be located on kerbed surfaces to ensure that they are accessible for "older persons, persons with reduced mobility and persons with disabilities" who may have difficulties dealing with kerbs.
https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/default/files/sustainab...

Responses

+5
5 mins
Selected

on a raised surface

with respect to the place where the vehicle is parked.
A kerb often has a sharp edge and I imagine you dn't want the car to climb it.
Note from asker:
Thank you
Peer comment(s):
agree philgoddard
2 hrs
agree Althea Draper : The surface shouldn't have kerbs as they are difficult for some people with reduced mobility to negotiate when trying to access the recharging station.
2 hrs
agree Tony M
2 hrs
agree Tina Vonhof (X)
5 hrs
agree Yvonne Gallagher
5 hrs
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