Envision Announces Patent Pending for Flood Avoidance Electric Vehicle Charging Station

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Envision Solar International has announced that its innovative flood-proof EV ARC™ product is now patent pending under U.S. Patent Application No. 16/898,097. This product can withstand flooding of over nine feet, ensuring continued operation during severe weather events. It serves as an ideal solution for areas prone to flooding while providing essential charging and emergency power. CEO Desmond Wheatley highlighted its importance for disaster preparedness, particularly amidst increasing flooding risks due to climate change and the growing need for electric vehicle infrastructure.

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• Patent pending status for flood-proof EV ARC™ enhances product credibility.
• Product withstands over nine feet of flooding, ensuring operational integrity.
• Addresses the critical need for disaster preparedness and energy security.
• Applicable in high-risk flooding zones, catering to various market demands.

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• None.

SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Envision Solar International, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVSI, EVSIW) (“Envision Solar,” or the “Company”), the leading producer of unique and sustainable infrastructure products for electric vehicle charging, energy security and outdoor media, announced that its flood-proof EV ARC™ product is now patent pending through U.S. Patent Application No. 16/898,097.

The flood proof EV ARC™ 2020 incorporates all the benefits of previous generations of EV ARC™ products and can now withstand an inundation of over nine feet without suffering damage or ceasing to operate. Transportable, but permanent, and deployed without construction or connections to the utility grid, the EV ARC™ 2020 is an ideal solution for the Gulf Coast, Florida Panhandle, East Coast and any other environment where the potential for flooding exists and where electrical infrastructure is required.

The EV ARC™ product family provides a source of power for EV charging and emergency preparedness in locations where it is too expensive, too impactful or simply impossible to extend the utility grid. Because EV ARC™ products generate and store all their own electricity they are also ideal EV charging and emergency power solutions during grid failures such as blackouts and brownouts.

Traditional grid tied EV chargers and the cabling and conduits that supply them are generally destroyed by flooding. The new patent pending EV ARC™ 2020 will continue to generate and store electricity during flood conditions. The product’s emergency power panel is installed more than 10 feet above ground level and will continue to supply electricity during weather events which disable traditional sources of electrical power.  

“This latest patent pending product will enable us to deliver an additional layer of energy security to our customers,” said Envision CEO Desmond Wheatley. “Grid failures and flooding create significant vulnerabilities for EV owners whether they are private vehicle owners or fleet managers. We’ve been supplying EV charging solutions that are immune to grid failures for many years. We have seen them used in COVID-19 emergency centers, during fire related public safety power shut offs, and by first responders across the country. With this new patent pending product, those emergency workers and others will know that they have a supply of vital electricity which will serve them faithfully even during and after flooding.”

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) fifth assessment report anticipates that, in light of climate change, North America will experience “an increase in the number of heavy precipitation events” and “increased damages from river and coastal urban floods.” Local electrical distribution infrastructure is particularly vulnerable to flooding whether by fresh or saltwater. An increase in the number of electric vehicles (EVs) being used by both government and non-government entities means that flood-resilient infrastructure is already an imperative for disaster continuity programs.

Envision believes that the combination of EV charging, emergency power and transportability make the patent pending flood proof EV ARC™ 2020 an essential tool in any fleet operator’s disaster preparedness program. As COVID-19 stimulus infrastructure funds are directed by Federal, State and Local Governments, the EV ARC™ will provide a shovel ready, American-made option that is vital and timely.

About Envision Solar International, Inc.

Envision Solar, www.envisionsolar.com, produces and sells unique and patented sustainable infrastructure products for electric vehicle charging, energy security and outdoor media, including the EV ARC™ and the Solar Tree® with EnvisionTrak™ patented solar tracking, SunCharge™ solar Electric Vehicle Charging, ARC™ technology energy storage, and EnvisionMedia™ solar advertising displays.

Based in San Diego, the company produces Made in America products. Envision Solar is listed on the Nasdaq CM under the symbols EVSI and EVSIW. For more information visit www.envisionsolar.com or call (858) 799-4583. Follow us on social media to keep up with the latest news: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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FAQ

What is the significance of EVSI's patent-pending EV ARC™ product?

The patent-pending EV ARC™ product is significant as it can withstand flooding of over nine feet, providing reliable power for EV charging and emergency situations.

How does the flood-proof EV ARC™ contribute to energy security?

The flood-proof EV ARC™ contributes to energy security by generating and storing its own electricity, making it functional even during grid failures and severe weather events.

When was the patent pending announcement for EVSI's product made?

The patent pending announcement for the flood-proof EV ARC™ was made on June 16, 2020.

What markets can benefit from the flood-proof EV ARC™ by EVSI?

Markets in areas prone to flooding, like the Gulf Coast and East Coast, can benefit from the flood-proof EV ARC™, especially in disaster preparedness and emergency power needs.

How does EVSI's product relate to climate change concerns?

EVSI's product addresses climate change concerns by providing resilient infrastructure to handle increased precipitation and flooding events predicted by climate studies.