ICEd charging spots

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hobbit said:
Definitely second-class treatment, even if it makes icing a little less likely.
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Many veteran EV drivers have been campaigning for a long time to put charging parking spaces in those remote environments.
Many of the early EV charging spaces (from the 1990's and early 2000's) were in the cheapest place to install which usually means; right next to the building. One could pretty much count on there never being a space open since store owners are often loath to harshly apply penalties (towing, ticketing, etc) to what they perceive as the majority of their customers -- the non-EV drivers.
We understand how that makes EVs appear to be 2nd class, however, its a tradeoff. Would you prefer to walk a few extra feet or not be able to charge?
We'd remind the charging station providers that a charging station in a prime location is mostly a waste of their money since it would not attract EV drivers and it would annoy non-EV drivers.
 
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We'd remind the charging station providers that a charging station in a prime location is mostly a waste of their money since it would not attract EV drivers and it would annoy non-EV drivers.[/QUOTE]

Glad to see honesty here. It actually helps EV adaptation.


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Recoil45 said:
Glad to see honesty here. It actually helps EV adaptation.
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That's been my attempted approach from the beginning - even if folks sometimes don't want to hear it.
Fortunately, times have changed and, with so many EVs on the road, most people are aware of them. It may be worthwhile now to start focusing on putting public chargers closer to the electrical service to save money and enable more to be put in, without worrying as much about them also being prime parking spaces.
 
Too much air in their tires. A repeat offender needs a machine screw in a tread gap to let a little out.

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possibly could be electric, but not plugged in:
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Thanks to Mark Taylor-Hawkins
https://twitter.com/InkSharkman/status/1406945749397643264

unlike the Canadian version I ran into some time ago:
https://insideevsforum.com/communit...ublic-charging-station-canadian-version.4658/ :D
 
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So, if I stop at a DC charger while traveĺling, I normally have to then pull up to the gas pump afterwards to use their windshield squeegee (I have only seen the Moncton Petro Canada station where they realized EV windshields also get bugs spattered on them and put a windshield squeegee by the charger). On my last trip to the cottage, I needed to fill up a gas can for my mower, and so left my car at the Shell pump after filling 10 L to go in and pay and use the restroom.

When an EV blocks a gas pump, what is that called? Perhaps 'BEVing'? (Like 'beeving'?) o_O
 
DaveO said:
So, if I stop at a DC charger while traveĺling, I normally have to then pull up to the gas pump afterwards to use their windshield squeegee (I have only seen the Moncton Petro Canada station where they realized EV windshields also get bugs spattered on them and put a windshield squeegee by the charger). On my last trip to the cottage, I needed to fill up a gas can for my mower, and so left my car at the Shell pump after filling 10 L to go in and pay and use the restroom.

When an EV blocks a gas pump, what is that called? Perhaps 'BEVing'? (Like 'beeving'?) o_O
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Killerwatted? Ohmless? Rotorized? Gaussed? Yeah Gaussed!
 
DaveO said:
So, if I stop at a DC charger while traveĺling, I normally have to then pull up to the gas pump afterwards to use their windshield squeegee (I have only seen the Moncton Petro Canada station where they realized EV windshields also get bugs spattered on them and put a windshield squeegee by the charger). On my last trip to the cottage, I needed to fill up a gas can for my mower, and so left my car at the Shell pump after filling 10 L to go in and pay and use the restroom.

When an EV blocks a gas pump, what is that called? Perhaps 'BEVing'? (Like 'beeving'?) o_O
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Putting a windshield squeegee bucket by the charger works only if the location is attended by an employee (such as in the case of Petro Can). I could imagine the grime and mess involved if one were to be installed at a regular DC fast charging location (Electrify Canada for example):eek:
Most can't even keep the charger operating on a consistent basis, never mind the added burden of changing the water - and I certainly would not count on the public to administer that.
Every 2 years (or so) I also require $5 worth of that dreaded gasoline to feed my 35 year old Briggs & Stratton (it refuses to die), but I usually park away from the pump location - easy enough to carry a few yards. Sometimes it takes a while to remember how to actually use those pumps and have to ask the attendant, so I don't want to hold anybody up.
Eventually (hopefully not too far down the road) those pumps will be replaced with Fast DC chargers, and any remaining ICE vehicle owners will be the ones walking to some remote corner of the facility to fill their tanks and containers.
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:)
https://www.businesswire.com/news/h...Charging-and-Long-Range-for-Electric-Vehicles
 
electriceddy said:
Eventually (hopefully not too far down the road) those pumps will be replaced with Fast DC chargers, and any remaining ICE vehicle owners will be the ones walking to some remote corner of the facility to fill their tanks and containers.
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I really liked Bjorn Nyland's video of a new Circle K in Norway that caters to BEVs.. Little odd with the bucket idea for squeegees though...

 
I don't get it...
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If recharging is a priority, maybe back the i3 off the trailer first so as not to block all the spots:confused:
 
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electriceddy said:
Putting a windshield squeegee bucket by the charger works only if the location is attended by an employee (such as in the case of Petro Can). I could imagine the grime and mess involved if one were to be installed at a regular DC fast charging location (Electrify Canada for example):eek:
Most can't even keep the charger operating on a consistent basis, never mind the added burden of changing the water - and I certainly would not count on the public to administer that.
Every 2 years (or so) I also require $5 worth of that dreaded gasoline to feed my 35 year old Briggs & Stratton (it refuses to die), but I usually park away from the pump location - easy enough to carry a few yards. Sometimes it takes a while to remember how to actually use those pumps and have to ask the attendant, so I don't want to hold anybody up.
Eventually (hopefully not too far down the road) those pumps will be replaced with Fast DC chargers, and any remaining ICE vehicle owners will be the ones walking to some remote corner of the facility to fill their tanks and containers.
3806245_3806236_enevate_electric-pump-5-min-300dpi+%281%29.jpg
:)
https://www.businesswire.com/news/h...Charging-and-Long-Range-for-Electric-Vehicles
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I bought a $10 squeegee and keep it in the car with an old towel. At charger I just squirt the windshield wiper squirter and clean the windshield with the squeegee and towel. Then but the squeegee and towel away ready for the next use. It always there when I need it. Really a simple solution.
 
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