Supercharger - Auburn MA

[Robert.Boston]

At this point, I might turn into a MS60 buyer, if either a CHAdeMO adapter or SC were possible between Portsmouth, NH, and Portland, ME (I-95 coast).

There is a CHAdeMO charger at the Fore Street Parking Garage in Portland ME -- free with parking.

 

[BrianMA]

Went by today. Below is an updated location and a few pictures.

 

[Cottonwood]

Went by today. Below is an updated location and a few pictures.

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Nice! They are putting the transformer pad in early. Hopefully transformer installation and connection will not be a delay in Auburn.

 

[Brass Guy]

Thanks, BrianMA! I was just about to drive out there since there weren't any updated photos. It's a good thing I checked this thread first. It's an hour drive each way. I'm gonna wash the car instead.

 

[BrianMA]

No problem. I'm about half that far and makes for a nice morning drive.

 

[David Rhee]

No problem. I'm about half that far and makes for a nice morning drive.

Thanks for the update! Auburn SC seems to be moving at a faster rate than the Sagamore SC. I'm hoping that it will be up brfore Thanksgiving...

 

[Brass Guy]

Went for a nice drive today.
The pad that's there does appear to be for the transformer, but I don't see where they may be installing the switchgear and SC cabinets.
There's a very long trench leading to an electric access cover in the lot. The last photo is from the top of the parking structure for scale.

 

[BrianMA]

Continuing to make progress.

 

[tsla168]

any thoughts when this can go live? thanks

 

[BrianMA]

I believe the only thing left is the transformer install, hookup, and signoff. I would hope this can be done in the next week. But, I haven't heard anyone committing to that, so we just wait and see.

 

[ModelS1079]

Brian, thanks. Will be great to have this up and running.

 

[timdorr]

Be warned, utilities can be very slow when it comes to allocating power at these levels. It took nearly 2 months for Ocala, FL to come online after construction completed because the utility dragged its feet installing the transformer and hooking up to the grid.

I'm looking forward to this around Christmas when I'll be passing through on my way to NH.

 

[Brass Guy]

I was not aware of the Ocala delays. Sagamore's month delay could have been much worse I suppose.

 

[Dlucas85]

Has anyone driven by this week and taken any new pictures?

 

[DNAinaGoodWay]

Has anyone driven by this week and taken any new pictures?

See the other Auburn thread, listed below. It's still waiting for a transformer.

 

[LMB]

See the other Auburn thread, listed below. It's still waiting for a transformer.

Auburn MA Proposed Supercharger - Page 15

 

[DNAinaGoodWay]

Transformer is on the pad. Not connected yet. I'll post photos when I get home.

 

[DNAinaGoodWay]

Pouring rain all day and the cabinet door is ajar with the cables sticking out. Hope that doesn't hurt anything. Not bolted down yet. water piling up on the uphill side of the pad, comes up like a spring on the downhill side. could be hooked up, tested and ready for Thanksgiving with any luck.

 

[Bluespark]

Thanks for the update and pictures. Any idea what that white box is, that is strapped to the pole?

 

[DNAinaGoodWay]

Sorry, no clue. Some kind of control box maybe? Someone with knowledge of this equipment will chime in, I'm sure.

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On second thought, no, still no clue. No markings on the front. No wiring to it, just strapped to the bollard. Fire extinguisher? Who knows?