Yup. Makes me appreciate how hard it is for Tesla to move forward in some markets. Would certainly explain the delays on many SC locations.
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Supercharger - Allentown, PA
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InTheShadows
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Mods could I make a request that this (and any other thread Supercharger related) gets the state included in the thread title along with the city?
This thread really is a great example of how long it takes Tesla to get permission to build. It seems like they have the building part down to almost a science (full build in about 2 weeks), but all this crappy paperwork and such really drags them down.
This thread really is a great example of how long it takes Tesla to get permission to build. It seems like they have the building part down to almost a science (full build in about 2 weeks), but all this crappy paperwork and such really drags them down.
Done. Probably going to do some others as well... Amazing how many duplicate cities there are in each state
At least we don't have to pump our own gas. I'm surprised they even let us plug in our own cars.
For heaven's sake, be quiet about that! If NJ figures out that recharging is functionally the same as pumping gas, they might require an attendant at the Superchargers! And home chargers. And J-plug public charging stations...
Oh that would be awful.
I second the comment about adding the state to the supercharger thread titles.
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So much yes on Carlisle. Only because one of my favorite restaurants is there: Café Bruges
My g/f's son was going to college there, and this was one of the "we.must.go.there" places each time we visited. The best beers and chips you will ever have. For central PA, that is.
JakeP
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Will definitely check out Cafe Bruges the next time we visit the in-laws in Carlisle.
The countdown is on for SpCs north of Pittsburgh into Upstate NY. My wife and I agreed we would cancel our Model X reservation if we are restricted from travel in that direction when time comes to finalize. Am definitely hoping SpCs arrive before the X!
The countdown is on for SpCs north of Pittsburgh into Upstate NY. My wife and I agreed we would cancel our Model X reservation if we are restricted from travel in that direction when time comes to finalize. Am definitely hoping SpCs arrive before the X!
InTheShadows
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Is this speculation or factual? I like the idea of Harrisburg/Mechanicsburg better than Carlisle.
Number of FB friends shared an article today from LV re: the new SC going in. I guess we're getting closer?
Well here are the latest details with final approval Aug. 11th.
Tesla will charge its electric cars at LV Mall | Regional: Lehigh Valley - Home
Tesla will charge its electric cars at LV Mall | Regional: Lehigh Valley - Home
Tesla looking to open supercharger station in Whitehall
Drivers of Tesla Motors' luxury electric vehicles could be able to power up for free near Lehigh Valley Mall.
By Meghan Moravcik Walbert, Special to The Morning Call
11:10 p.m. EDT, August 5, 2014
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/whitehall/mc-whitehall-tesla-station-20140805,0,1101534.story
If they find a suitable site near the intersection of I-76 and I-81, that facilitates the more efficient "grid" layout by serving both interstate corridors. It'd be problematic for a single SC site to be too far out of the way regardless of whether you were coming from (or heading to) the NE (Allentown or Scranton SC) vs. straight East (PA Turnpike). The only interstate combo which Carlisle doesn't really address is Allentown to York. But York isn't a huge destination, and if you're continuing down to Baltimore, then you could use Newark DE instead. So Carlisle seems more likely than Harrisburg/Mechanicsburg, based on routes enabled. Which is the primary purpose of the Supercharger build-out right now, as I understand it.
InTheShadows
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I was thinking of more the 83/283/81/76/322/11 area with out being too far out of the way for either of those routes. Harrisburg is a major hub of highways not just n/s/e/w, but also the other 4 major points of a compass.
The north south coverage is what's needed. Baltimore to Scranton is not do able. They are planning a charger in the Hazelton area. A route that by passes NYC to the north and a Philly to I80 west is what I think they are shooting for with the 2015 map. Rt 322 only has one ~8 mile missing link to I-80/99 which is slated to be completed within the next 5 years. Rt 11 has a fee more missing links but when you combine the bloomsburg and Williamsport areas that is pretty significant as well.
Perhaps we should start a new thread for the Harrisburg area since we know it is getting one, just not exactly where it will be.
EVSteve
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Wow that Morning Call editor is really asleep at the wheel "Twenty minutes gets 120 volts, and the juice is free."
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