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A couple visits to West Texas superchargers: Jan. 14, Clyde, TX Jan. 15, Big Spring, TX Lubbock, TX

In light of Texas having its own electric Grid, and the complete failure of deploying electricity in Feb. '21. Causing literally hundreds of people to die from freezing to death in their homes. And Superchargers don't work too well without a (reliable) source of electricity.

Quanah, TX opened today.... I expect Temple, TX to open in next several days (if the extreme cold doesn't delay it further). All 48 stalls...

8425 Precinct Line Rd North Richland Hills, TX First to check-in They used precast modules for supercharger and electrical equipment, power is from several transformers mounted on adjacent power poles.

The attached photo was posted on North Texas Tesla Owners Facebook post. Two fully assembled modules, being shipped to Buc-ee's @ Temple, TX for installation. Streamlining the process.

I became more curious about the possibility of precast panels when I noticed this on Nov. 9 at another new supercharger opening In McKinney (7703 Stacy Rd). The digging had caused some damage to existing irrigation system piping, so the ground had not been properly leveled and manicured to...

3526 W University Dr McKinney, TX First to check-in Noticing module of four chargers with one large single white electrical equipment cabinet at several recent Superchargers. Wonder if the concrete piece is precast with all the conduits installed, so they can dig a large hole, level the sub...

I do wonder, if in addition to Tesla Wall Connectors/Destination Chargers IF for the Urban chargers (78 kW)if that device might be able to be used? Or, is it simply that DC power at Superchargers is not compatible with VW's architecture and charging capabilities? If the power source must go...

I apologize if this is not in the correct thread. Yesterday, I was charging at Melissa, TX, and a VW ID.4 pulls in. After the driver got correctly aligned with the supercharger stall and charge port extension wire, I asked her two questions: "Is this your first EV?" And "How much research (of...

Melissa, TX First to check-in Another day, Another Buc-ee's

Stopped @ Madisonville, TX Another Buc-ee's in the fold Lots of chargers Pods of four seems to be their build module.

First to check-in College Station, TX 1910 Texas Ave. S Next large HEB And their gas station...

First to check-in Red Oak, TX They do have fried pies inside. Bulk of the building and site is under major renovations, and improvements. Lots of mud...

Allen, 939 W Stacy Rd, TX First to check in

Addison, TX FIRST Day opening