Fukuoka City will introduce a new device to enable the use of electric vehicles as power sources at local evacuation shelters. Construction will take place at 166 public halls and other public-use facilities within the next two years. According to the city, a fully-charged EV can charge approximately five thousand smartphones, or supply power for important electric tools inside shelter for thirty-two hours. Source: Fukuoka City / KBC
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