EV users want a charger emoji since 'gas pump + lightning bolt' doesn't cut it

Most Tesla, Chevy Bolt, or Nissan Leaf drivers probably don't care that Friday is World Emoji Day, but this year the electric vehicle community is fighting for better representation within the selection of digital icons available on keyboards.

Charging network Electrify America (EA) is leading the charge with a new design idea for an EV charger emoji. It'll be submitted to the Unicode Consortium, the group that determines which emoji are officially available on keyboards to use while texting, messaging, tweeting, and generally using the internet. Last year EA submitted an emoji design for a car plugged into a charging station, but it was rejected. Read more...

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