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Auto Talk => ⚡ Electric Power ⚡ => Topic started by: Morris Minor on February 09, 2021, 01:53:01 PM

Title: The EV Charging Problem
Post by: Morris Minor on February 09, 2021, 01:53:01 PM
Wendover knocks it out of the park. Again.


https://youtu.be/pLcqJ2DclEg
Title: Re: The EV Charging Problem
Post by: veeman on February 10, 2021, 09:56:38 AM
That was a great vid.  I learned a lot. 
Title: Re: The EV Charging Problem
Post by: CaminoRacer on February 11, 2021, 01:35:21 PM
Chevy BOLT, not Volt!!!
Title: Re: The EV Charging Problem
Post by: CaminoRacer on February 11, 2021, 01:44:48 PM
This comment sums up my thoughts almost exactly:
"The problem is that people view the "charging problem" by basing it on their ICE experience. The real problem is how to make at-home charging available for urban and apartment dwellers. Those of us lucky enough to own a home know that waking up to a "full tank" every day is one of the joys of owning an EV. We have 3 electric vehicles and even in a typical year only visit a commercial charger maybe 10 times per year on the few longer road trips."

Our current system is set up for gasoline vehicles. Some changes to our system/grid and also our habits are needed for the switch to EVs. But I don't think it's as big of a deal as most people make it out to be. 90% of peoples driving, unless they have a shitty 2-3 hour commute every day, can already be satisfied with the current crop of EVs and chargers. Apartment dwellers are the only ones who have to get creative. But I managed it for almost a year, thanks to my work and local library having convenient (& free) chargers.
Title: Re: The EV Charging Problem
Post by: shp4man on February 11, 2021, 02:02:23 PM
When and if I ever retire and no longer need a commuter assault fighter, I'm selling everything and just drive the old truck.
Get off my lawn!  :lol: