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Buffalo Supercharger Updates

jpw1116

Member
Feb 2, 2015
31
0
Niagara Frontier
1.3 isn't that bad if it places the SC near restaurants, bathrooms, etc.

Yes, I'm local and there are plenty of amenities nearby no matter what season. The closest on foot would be a Barnes and Noble with a Starbucks within it. In another minute, you have a mid-range mall as well as chain and local restaurants. Beyond that, plenty more. Feel free to message me with any particular questions.
 

jpw1116

Member
Feb 2, 2015
31
0
Niagara Frontier
Any chance we can get pics of trenching etc.? I am so interested in this SpC getting done!

Any other markings are obstructed by gear, dumpsters, etc.

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jrreno

Nothin' left to do but smile, smile, smile
Jul 21, 2013
962
232
Sarasota , Florida
I know this is where the SpC is supposed to go but that picture doesn't look like the beginning of any other supercharger we have seen.
Thanks for taking the time to get a picture here, jpw!!
 

xrayangiodoc

Member
Apr 1, 2014
316
77
Amherst, NY
I spoke with one of the workers at the sit at about 2:00PM. The rectangular area with the asphalt removed is where the transformer hardware will be. The charging stations will be extendin
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g from that area towards Transit Road.
"Off the record" estimate is for the SC to go live in about a month!!! FYI the workers DO NOT WANT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED!! Please be sensitive to their needs. They just want to do their jobs and so should we! Syracuse is supposed to be tested tomorrow.
 

1101011

Proud TSLA/SCTY shareholder since 2013.
Nov 12, 2014
398
1,256
Ohio
I spoke with one of the workers at the sit at about 2:00PM. The rectangular area with the asphalt removed is where the transformer hardware will be. The charging stations will be extending from that area towards Transit Road.
"Off the record" estimate is for the SC to go live in about a month!!! FYI the workers DO NOT WANT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED!! Please be sensitive to their needs. They just want to do their jobs and so should we! Syracuse is supposed to be tested tomorrow.

Thanks for this notice. I really appreciate local eyes apprising us of progress on this particular SpC site. Hopefully we should see signs of and Erie PA SpC as well.
 

jrreno

Nothin' left to do but smile, smile, smile
Jul 21, 2013
962
232
Sarasota , Florida
Yes, I'm local and there are plenty of amenities nearby no matter what season. The closest on foot would be a Barnes and Noble with a Starbucks within it. In another minute, you have a mid-range mall as well as chain and local restaurants. Beyond that, plenty more. Feel free to message me with any particular questions.

Is that a Starbucks or is it a Barnes and Noble coffee shop? I will be travelling with a friend that is addicted to Starbucks.
 

etm33

Member
Oct 3, 2014
74
10
Buffalo, NY
Things haven't progressed much since last week - I went by earlier today and there were a couple of pickups on site, but as of yet no trenching for the power from the street or any concrete poured; there's a storage unit on site and a low dumpster.
 

bonaire

Active Member
Aug 24, 2013
2,482
897
USA
Too bad it isn't at Duff's on Sheridan or down at Anchor Bar on Main. Show travelers Buffalo's wing heritage.

Well, of course, Eastern Hills is a prime spot for passing through - and for Buffalo area residents who own an MS and pass by one of the busiest intersections in WNY. Amherst residents are the primary market for Tesla buyers in WNY as that is basically the center of higher income for Buffalo.

NY is not yet covered until a supercharger is in the Binghampton area to allow NYC to Binghampton (178mi) and then Buffalo (208mi) through the southern route. I would hate to drive to Buffalo from NYC via Albany, Utica/Syracuse then Amherst - the southern route is nicer and shorter. That 208 from Binghampton to Buffalo is tight and there seems to be limited charging through that route. Rochester needs a small supercharger site too in Henrietta.
 

etm33

Member
Oct 3, 2014
74
10
Buffalo, NY
Too bad it isn't at Duff's on Sheridan or down at Anchor Bar on Main. Show travelers Buffalo's wings.

Duff's has a location in the Eastern Hills mall, which would be less than a five minute walk from the Supercharger. Anchor Bar has an outpost at Transit and Sheridan, which is a 10-15 minute walk.
 

jpw1116

Member
Feb 2, 2015
31
0
Niagara Frontier
On the other end of the spectrum, and the Barnes and Noble plaza, is Caffe Espresso. It's a family run, fairly toney place with al fresco dining and a great view of jets on final approach to Buffalo-Niagara International.
 

xrayangiodoc

Member
Apr 1, 2014
316
77
Amherst, NY
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I dropped by the site around 12:30PM today. Seems to be a lot of progress since my last visit. Trenches have been excavated in the cleared rectangular area where the Supercharger equipment will be 4 crates are now present labeled, "DC Supercharger". On the side closest to Transit there are three wrapped pallets which had a paper label that said, "Tesla Boards" before it was blown off by the strong gusts. Very encouraging.
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ericallyn

Member
Jan 2, 2013
75
10
Skaneateles, NY
Great news! I have a trip from Skaneateles NY (near Syracuse) to Akron, Ohio on May 19, and hope to take the S85D if this Supercharger is up and running! Otherwise, I will have to take my wife's ICE, which is never quite as exciting...
 

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