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Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by toast0 on Monday May 27, 2024 @05:24PM (#40494875)
I refuel my ICEs at home all the time. I have many ICE tools, so I've got a pair of wonderful metal gas cans. I refuel the gas cans while I'm out, and then I can refuel tools and vehicles at home.

Capless tanks in cars are kind of a pain, but other than that it's easy. Storing filled gas cans isn't an option for everyone; usually the same people who will have trouble with a charger at home will have restrictions on gas cans. Regulatory devices to prevent spilling gas seem to ensure spilling gas too; it's better to use a 'for entertainment purposes only' flexible spout if you've got one.

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Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by throwaway4220 on Monday May 27, 2024 @05:52PM (#40495106)
Well unless you have an oil well and a full refinery in your backyard really it’s apples and oranges
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Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by brnt on Monday May 27, 2024 @11:45PM (#40497134)
And you have solar panels that can charge your car at night?
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Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by Lio on Tuesday May 28, 2024 @03:22AM (#40498261)
Why not? Home storage batteries are available.
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Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by brnt on Tuesday May 28, 2024 @03:34AM (#40498344)
Of the size of a car battery? Well, there go all your cost savings.
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Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by SideburnsOfDoom on Tuesday May 28, 2024 @07:57AM (#40499802)
It's very much possible to buy a solar + battery system that will charge your car at any hour of the day or night. Tesla even sell them. People do it.
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Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by throwaway4220 on Tuesday June 04, 2024 @03:33AM (#40571664)
Actually my power company is offering free night electricity albeit at a higher day rate. I think it’s unused wind power. They have similar offerings in Texas
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Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by js2 on Tuesday May 28, 2024 @01:05AM (#40497487)
I swapped out all my gas tools years ago for battery operated tools (mower, edger, blower, chainsaw) and I don't miss those gas tools at all. There is nothing wonderful about metal gas cans or about gasoline. I mean, I converted my generator to natural gas just so I don't have to deal with gasoline during the rare power outage.
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