IOW, 'granted' from your pocket to theirs via the barrel of a goobermint gun !
Posted on 07/24/2011 6:38:28 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
One of the biggest obstacles to the use of electric cars has been a lack of public places for drivers to charge their batteries. That's beginning to change. The number of charging stations is poised to make a surge.
Fueled by millions in grant money first approved as part of the federal economic stimulus package, state, local governments and businesses are working at an accelerated pace to set up charging stations.
By the end of the year, anyone with a chargeable vehicle will be able to drive an "electric highway" to Canada, Oregon or across Stevens Pass without having to worry about running out of juice.
The state, with a $1.3 million federal grant, is planning nine new stations on I-5 and U.S. 2.
Three main types of chargers are used for electric vehicles.
Fastest: Level three, approximately 440 volts, 30 minutes.
Next fastest: Level two, approximately 220 volts, four to six hours.
Slowest: Level one, 110 volts, eight to 10 hours.
Most home chargers are levels one and two, while most public chargers so far are level two. The state plans to install level two and level three chargers on I-5 and U.S. 2 later this year.
(Excerpt) Read more at heraldnet.com ...
whatta sham.
their “carbon foot print” in larger than these dupes think.
“Fastest: Level three, approximately 440 volts, 30 minutes.”
ROTFLMAO!
And the smart grid will apparently know where you charge.
http://www.detnews.com/article/20110720/AUTO01/107200331/1148/Energy-smart-grid-to-be-tested
Before the electric vehicle haters jump in, will just go on record in enthusiastic support of any idea which can stop us funding corrupt governments which hate America, with petrodollars.
If it means our government providing the initial infrastructure, that’s fine. As long as they then get out of the way.
Keeps American money, in America.
Notice the article says the Leaf gets 100 miles per charge, and the gubment charging stations take 6-10 hours to recharge the batteries. And this journalist calls that “freedom to roam”.
LOL just like going to the gas station only several times slower.
You can have your electric cars and government provided charging stations as soon as I get my unicorn.
IOW, 'granted' from your pocket to theirs via the barrel of a goobermint gun !
Indeed..
Yes, won’t it be fun to be standing outside in a cold wind trying to keep your kids happy for 30 minutes while you’re electric car is charging? And let’s hope that you don’t have to wait 30 minutes for another person to charge his car before you can charge yours.
What a bunch of morons.
oops... “your” not “you’re”
Obviously I need more coffee.
Charge time, 30 minutes to 10 hours.What does the traveler do for 10 hours every 200 miles?
Charged range, not given. I would guess less than 200 miles.
Reduction in carbon fuels for the trip: none. The power has to come from somewhere.
Rechargeable batteries lose their storage capacity after a while, and the car’s range will be reduced by a percentage after each charge. Replacement batteries are expensive and bad for the environment.
The whole thing supported by taxpayer dollars.
History will look on this as a moment of great idiocy.
I’m guessing that premium 30 minute charge will be considerably more expensive as well.
Yes Edison wanted a power station every 50 feet
Glad we are going back 100 yrs
I suggest horse stables should be next
Wouldn’t we be better off with horses and a network of livery stables?
Youo want it fast?
PAY for it.
Honey, I'm gonna' go fill the car up ... seen my sleepin' bag somewhere?
Easily solved.....more charging stations.....courtesy of taxpayers.
Just how much in federal grant money did “Big Oil” get in order to open gas stations in every community all over the world?
Mark
Interesting. Drive 30 miles and then charge for 6 hours...wow, what an efficient use of your time..//s//
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