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Re:EV Charging Infrastructure in America Still Sucks by throwawayboise on Tuesday April 27, 2021 @02:34AM (#26952748)
When I drive long distance like that, I stop only for gas, which is almost always available immediately at the end of the highway exit ramp. I use the bathroom and if necessary get food at the same time. Pulling off the road every 2.5 hours and driving to the nearest mall or wherever the charging point is, and then back to the highway, is a complete deal breaker for those types of drives.
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Re:EV Charging Infrastructure in America Still Sucks by culopatin on Tuesday April 27, 2021 @09:58AM (#26955895)
Well of course. You’re comparing 120 years of developing a network of ICE cars with what, 10? of EVS? If gas stations got on the “let’s also sell electrical” movement you’d also have much more availability of chargers at any ramp and you could do 10 min partial charges with less anxiety because you’d know that in any other exit you’ll be able to charge.

Pointing the obvious is just silly.

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Re:EV Charging Infrastructure in America Still Sucks by EricE on Tuesday April 27, 2021 @02:57PM (#26959976)
>Pointing the obvious is just silly.

Just as silly as pretending it's not an issue either :p

That's why range extenders are the perfect compromise and I'm excited to see the Mazda solution. A rotary is the perfect engine for a range extender - small, lightweight, few moving parts - and at a fixed speed many of the issues with seals won't be an issue at all. Should be an incredible solution and perfect transitional vehicle.

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Re:EV Charging Infrastructure in America Still Sucks by magicalhippo on Tuesday April 27, 2021 @08:46AM (#26955131)
> nearest mall or wherever the charging point is

Like the gas station? Here in Norway most gas station chains are building out chargers, and a lot of them have charging stations right next to them already.

After all, gas stations still want to rake in on those snacks and drinks...

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Re:EV Charging Infrastructure in America Still Sucks by framecowbird on Tuesday April 27, 2021 @06:30AM (#26954153)
I think this is predicated on having a good enough charging network close to the motorway.

It's entirely personal, but I don't like to drive for more than 2.5 hours at a stretch, I find my eyes start to lose a bit of focus and it feels dangerous to me.

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