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Re:Solid-state cells will cut EV charging time and increase ... by KyeRussell on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @01:34AM (#31336160)
Yes, but range anxiety still exists, and this would quell it, as well as make EVs viable for more niche use-cases. It's relevant.
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Re:Solid-state cells will cut EV charging time and increase ... by throwawayboise on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @01:45AM (#31336224)
If renting a car wasn't such a PITA that would be somewhat tolerable.

You book a car, get to the rental place (only open 8am-5pm), and wait for 30 minutes while the one counter person working helps other people trying to pick up their cars. They get around to you, and they don't have the car you reserved. They try to upsell you on a larger car. You have to fool around with inspecting the car and noting any damage. If you miss anything, you fear they might try to charge you for it. You spend 15 minutes on other paperwork. They try to sell you all kinds of extra insurance. Finally, after about an hour, you're driving out in a car.

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Re:Solid-state cells will cut EV charging time and increase ... by jordanbeiber on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @07:31AM (#31338370)
A couple of times a year, this is acceptable to me.

I have taken my kia e-niro on 1000km roundtrips, and this is totally acceptable as you have to stop for at least one meal, possibly two.

The convenience of an EV is fantastic - but I’m lucky to live in a building where charging is available.

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Re:Solid-state cells will cut EV charging time and increase ... by nicoburns on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @05:32AM (#31337637)
Where I live there are car clubs with cars parked on residential streets which you can book on an app on drive straight off.
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Re:Solid-state cells will cut EV charging time and increase ... by themitigating on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @02:46AM (#31336572)
Some rental companies have free programs where you just pickup the keys at a kiosk.
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Re:Solid-state cells will cut EV charging time and increase ... by afarrell on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @04:57AM (#31337445)
Range anxiety could also be solved with marketing.

1. Design a graphic symbol that means, “this parking lot has a charging station”

2. Put that graphic on relevant signs as tall as the ones which advertise Exxon or Shell gas stations.

This would create the impression of ubiquitous charging.

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