• Tosti@feddit.nl
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    10 months ago

    It will be interesting to know if the cables for these things can handle the load. On an individual level probable, but on larger scale?

    • lnxtx@feddit.nl
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      10 months ago

      If we change all street lighting to the LEDs, it will save about 200-250 W per pole. That’s peanuts for the thirsty EVs.

      Why not fast charge at the existing petrol stations? I know! Convenience.

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        10 months ago

        Putting fast chargers at the gas stations going across empty highways is huge for ev travel

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        10 months ago

        On a hot day sitting in a parking lot, my Model 3 loses about 10% of its charge just cooling the battery. I am lucky to have the ability to charge at home so I don’t have to worry about it, but if I was living in an apartment, I’d have constant anxiety about it discharging and not being ready when I need it. It’s doable, but having to plan out an extra 20-30 minutes plus travel time to hit a charger, that’s a fairly significant change to routine.

        That said, yes, more EV charging at gas stations please. It’s critical for road trips.

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      10 months ago

      It will be interesting to know if the cables for these things will be stolen for their copper or other metals on a regular basis.