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Re:Japan Now Has More Electric Car Charging Spots Than Gas S... by ekianjo on Thursday May 05, 2016 @02:33AM (#11634362)
Because you can't use them freely if you drive around.
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Re:Japan Now Has More Electric Car Charging Spots Than Gas S... by mappu on Thursday May 05, 2016 @02:45AM (#11634405)
There are dozens and dozens of petrol stations in my city, but when my tank runs low i only really go to "my usual place" that's near my house.

It's useful to have abundant stations in e.g. an emergency, but i assume most drivers refuel at their leisure.

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