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We have a new transformer and distribution switch now!

AKA: "People's Republic of Santa Monica" That's a good idea about the front plate!

Went by this site yesterday, and parked in one of the stalls in the middle of holiday shopping traffic. No one else was parked there, ICE or Tesla!. The concrete pad for the utility transformer is in place, but no transformer yet. I would guess this site will go live after New Year's Day...

Fair enough; it's the "Mission Valley" Supercharger, located at the Fashion Valley mall. The former is a valid geographical location, whereas the latter is not, although there is a road adjacent called Fashion Valley Rd, as well as condos on the hill called Fashion Heights. I think the...

@BlueShift, time for the cone yet here?

Yes, this area is notorious for flooding during the rare occasion we actually see substantial rain. This is usually accompanied by the obligatory report of at least one driver attempting to cross closed roadways that are obviously flooded. +1 to the comment about Mission vs. Fashion Valley...

Well that's the Tesla title block on the drawings. No obvious, unique Tesla equipment in view yet (I guess). One would expect urban chargers here. The number of single family homes in all of Mission Valley, from SDSU to I-5, can probably be counted on one hand, with fingers left over (I'm...

General reminder/warning; apparently Santa Monica is one of those municipalities that looks toward the lack of front license plates as a way to fill the city coffers. Perfectly legal, understood. I'm sure the local enforcement team will be all over this location once it goes live. Word to the...

Maybe I missed the post, but does this site have the utility transformer and meter set in place? You can usually tell if the transformer is energized, by the "hum".

Interesting; first I've seen where the auto-transformers are mounted atop the rectifiers. Guess it saves space!

Guessing that law enforcement favors that arrangement. Gives them "probable cause" that a crime is being committed, and they can scoop up a few more DUI's that way, with people trying to sleep it off before actually driving. And, yes, the homeless problem has been fully mishandled by local and...

The crew was working on the secondary cabling, from the transformer to Tesla's main service panel. Appears primary side is already connected.

Indeed! Rectifier units are set up already, and the autotransformers appear not far behind. Should see individual pods set up soon.

Must not be referring to "organized crime", but the other kind.

Power Pack = energy storage? I've seen the autotransformers on sites without it.