Supercharger - Sheridan, WY

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I've made that trip successfully, but since the speed limit is predominantly 80MPH, I did it in the middle of the night because it required going under 60 and 50 up hills. There have been several times I thought I might make it but stopped at a Plugshare in Gillette to add some slow, insurance miles on a 6.6kW charger. Since then Campbell County Hospital in Gillette has made a 14-50 available. There is also an HPWC at the Quality Inn in Buffalo, though there is a charge for non-guests. The wind is the big variable which determines if the trip from Sheridan to Rapid City is viable.

Thanks, Bighorn!

I might be doing this trip myself. Stopping for an hour or so at the hospital in Gillette sounds like a good bit of insurance.

 

[Bighorn]

Working hard on a Saturday. Looks like the pedestals and supercharger area are ready for concrete. Pretty rapid progress so far.

 

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I've been waiting for this one for a long time. That picture is actually really exciting. Thanks again for posting. There looks to be a chance of it being done by mid-July, if everything goes off without a hitch.

 

[Bighorn]

Looks like concrete got poured today.

 

[Bighorn]

Switchgear and superchargers mounted--pedestals starting to look pretty.

 

[Bighorn]

Went back at 8:30pm to snap some pics unencumbered and a bunch of guys were still busy working, buttoning up the wooden enclosure. I remarked how quickly the build had gone and the main guy said it was their 25th. Looks like it's going to be about a week from start to finish, give or take.

 

[Bighorn]

Interesting factoid, the builder is from Sparks, NV--a stone's throw from the gigafactory.


https://www.volitionco.com/home.html

 

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Went back at 8:30pm to snap some pics unencumbered and a bunch of guys were still busy working, buttoning up the wooden enclosure. I remarked how quickly the build had gone and the main guy said it was their 25th. Looks like it's going to be about a week from start to finish, give or take.

Holy moly!

That is terrific.

Thanks for the reports, Bighorn!

 

[cottylowry]

What is an NDA violation?

 

[Fiver]

A violation of a non-disclosure agreement. Basically you sign something that gives you a nice bit of information, but you can't share it with anyone (usually until a certain date).

 

[Half Dollar Bill]

Went back at 8:30pm to snap some pics unencumbered and a bunch of guys were still busy working, buttoning up the wooden enclosure. I remarked how quickly the build had gone and the main guy said it was their 25th. Looks like it's going to be about a week from start to finish, give or take.

You going to follow them when they leave to see if they go down the road to Gillette?
I'm seriously reconsidering a stay in Brodus in a few weeks because of this development.

 

[Bighorn]

You going to follow them when they leave to see if they go down the road to Gillette?
I'm seriously reconsidering a stay in Brodus in a few weeks because of this development.

I may but I have a contact there already scoping out the Hampton Inn parking lot. Utilities have been marked.

 

[Bighorn]

Sheridan crew was conferring with workers from Montana-Dakota Utilities, so hopefully no delays in getting the transformer up and running.

 

[KJD]

Sheridan crew was conferring with workers from Montana-Dakota Utilities, so hopefully no delays in getting the transformer up and running.

Did you happen to take any pictures today ?

 

[Bighorn]

Did you happen to take any pictures today ?

The space is fairly closed in and I don't feel comfortable taking pictures of people, especially when they've made it clear that they're wary of interlopers gathering intel. They are practically working around the clock--they were there yesterday before 7am when I drove by. 8:30 pm the night before. Sunday was the only day they weren't there and they were waiting on concrete. Their website has pictures of them working under night lighting because they're known for rapid builds, so it's hard to get a chance to take a surreptitious photo. I'll head over there again to see if they're taking a dinner break or if they're finishing up.

 

[Bighorn]

Here you go--latest pic...

Looks like they have a pad for the transformer, but I didn't see one.

 

[KJD]

Thanks for the pictures. It does look like this site will be completed in short order. These guys are amazing.

 

[Bighorn]

MDU truck present and concrete truck actively pouring this morning.

 

[Bighorn]

Transformer getting wired in. Crew chief knew me so gave the low down. Sounds like testing will be on ~June 30.

 

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Transformer getting wired in. Crew chief knew me so gave the low down. Sounds like testing will be on ~June 30.

Wow, this might be the fastest build ever. It would be less than two weeks, if they manage to do it on June 30. I am amazed and impressed. Thanks again for all the reports and pictures!