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Old piles, new rules
Liaocheng is retrofitting legacy piles so they meet the new national standard instead of scrapping them all at once, a steadier path for settled communities to follow safely. Throwing everything away would waste money and trust, while upgrades keep service running through the transition period.
Compatibility raised
Upgraded older units regain compatibility with newer vehicles and connectors, closing the safety gap between new and installed equipment across the entire city over time. The gap is what causes fires and frustration, so closing it is the most direct way to protect ordinary residents who already own piles.
A calmer transition
The approach gives Liaocheng a manageable route to full-standard charging without a sudden, costly and disruptive tear-out of working piles still in place today. Calm transitions keep residents on side, and public support is what lets any safety program actually finish what it started. Support from residents is the fuel that carries any standard all the way to completion.