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EV parking priority

Discussion in 'Electric Vehicles' started by Picasso, May 21, 2009.

  1. dailydriver

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    #341 dailydriver, Jan 10, 2013
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    Here it is. Nothing about hybrids, so I would think they would tow away Volts and Karmas. :wink:
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  2. GSP

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    Don't worry. There is an "EV" in every "PHEV." :smile:

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  3. Doug_G

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    Phew!
     
  4. JRP3

    JRP3 Hyperactive Member

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    There is also an ICE :rolleyes:
     
  5. Kipernicus

    Kipernicus Model S Res#P1440

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    I find all this parking, charging, and EV "class" discussion fascinating, and something that will be fought over for a long time as we migrate towards mainstreaming EVs.


    And making things even more complicated are differing plug and protocol standards, different philosophies on pricing for charging, and different attitudes towards who should get to use which chargers under what scenarios!

    Interesting times.
     
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  6. VolkerP

    VolkerP EU Model S P-37

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    In biology, this is called a pecking order :smile:
     
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    How much parking space is around your average payphone?
     
  10. huntjo

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    These shouldn't be made into quick chargers IMO. But on the other hand a level 1 is not sufficient. Could the power to these phone sites be reasonably retrofitted to level 2 chargers? Or would bigger gauge wire have to be run?

    Also, it should be noted that the fast charger they mention here in Fort Collins does exist, but it's chademo.
     
  11. Reykjavik

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    I don't think that is necessarily sex discrimination, if a man were to get pregnant, they would qualify. The fact that women are significantly more likely to get pregnant isn't discrimination on the part of the laws, it is discrimination on the part of biology. If we create standards for qualifying as disabled that apply to all people, and lat term pregnancy causes enough physical difficulty that the woman qualifies, then they get to use the parking spot.
     
  12. Model3

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    #352 Model3, Aug 1, 2014
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    I have a PHEV, the Fusion Energi. BEVs should have priority when they need the charge to get them where they are going. I have 2 signs I place in my windshield. One says its okay to unplug if you need the charge, but plug me back in when your done. The other has a time that it is okay to unplug me and my phone number so they can call if needed.
    I have rarely seen other vehicles plugged in anywhere I travel. Most places tell me I am the first or the only one using the chargers.
     
  13. dsm363

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    Great job. That's the way everyone should do it EV or PHEV.
     
  14. Wshowell

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    SLO isn't messing around at the Chademo location off 227. Nice to see just how clear the repercussions would be. Not impressed by the spelling error though...
     

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  15. Timothy

    Timothy Driving on Sunshine

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    They aren't messing around with their proof reading either--'reclaime!'
     
  16. Wshowell

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    Probably a Poly grad (Gaucho alum here 1990) as I see you are in SB. ;)
     
  17. Timothy

    Timothy Driving on Sunshine

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    Heh! I've been in SB a long time, but I am from SF and went to that little college across the bay--Berzerkeley!
     
  18. BoulderBob

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    Parking At Denver International Airport

    Warning Canopy Parking
    They claim to be Tesla Friendly. They broke my passenger seat when I parked there last week. The seat needs to be replaced $1300! They denied the claim basically not our problem. DO NOT PARK THERE!
     
  19. dhrivnak

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    Assume the goal here is to promote electric miles. If any car with a plug should be able to use the spot AND be plugged in.
     
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    Unfortunately with a Tesla the only time I need infrastructure is when I'm on a road trip
     

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