Supercharger - Auburn, WA
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yeah apparently that’s a pretty packed part of the lot. Ice-omg could be an issue.
I’m afraid this is the reason they cannot install the rest 6 pedestals on Friday...
LUDAKRS
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Copy and print some these to keep in your car
If you're not charging - Please don't block the charger
The first rule of public electric vehicle (EV) charging is just common courtesy. If you're not charging an (EV), don't park in front of the plug-in charger. Charging stations are the only place to rapidly add energy to an EV so they may continue their journey. Parking a gasoline-powered vehicle at an EV charging station is known as ICEing (because of the Internal Combustion Engine) and is frowned upon as a jerk move. Limited non-charging parking spaces is not an excuse. EV drivers would not think of parking in front of fuel pumps for hours blocking access to gas or diesel, so don’t be a jerk, respect EV charging locations.
Did you know it's also illegal in Oregon and Washington and could result in a fine and/or your car being towed?
OREGON - ORS 811.587 SECTION 1.
(1) As used in this section, “alternative fuel vehicle” has the meaning given that term in ORS 469B.100, except that “alternative fuel vehicle” includes vehicles registered in any jurisdiction.
(2) A person commits the offense of unlawful parking in a space reserved for alternative fuel vehicle refueling if:
(a) The person parks a vehicle in any parking space that is on premises open to the public;
(b) The parking space is marked or signed as reserved for alternative fuel vehicle refueling; and (c) The vehicle in the parking space is not engaged in the refueling process.
(3) The offense of unlawful parking in a space reserved for alternative fuel vehicle refueling is a Class D traffic violation (with a maximum monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars $250).
WASHINGTON - RCW 46.08.185 Electric vehicle charging stations—Signage—Penalty.
(1) An electric vehicle charging station must be indicated by vertical signage identifying the station as an electric vehicle charging station and indicating that it is only for electric vehicle charging... The signage must be consistent with the manual on uniform traffic control devices, as adopted by the department of transportation under RCW 47.36.030. Supplementary signage may be posted to provide additional information including, but not limited to, the amount of the monetary penalty under subsection (2) of this section for parking in the station while not connected to the charging equipment.
(2) It is a parking infraction, with a monetary penalty of one hundred twenty-four dollars ($124), for any person to park a vehicle in an electric vehicle charging station provided on public or private property if the vehicle is not connected to the charging equipment...
(3) For purposes of this section, "electric vehicle charging station" means a public or private parking space that is served by charging equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle.
[ 2013 c 60 § 1.]
If you're not charging - Please don't block the charger
The first rule of public electric vehicle (EV) charging is just common courtesy. If you're not charging an (EV), don't park in front of the plug-in charger. Charging stations are the only place to rapidly add energy to an EV so they may continue their journey. Parking a gasoline-powered vehicle at an EV charging station is known as ICEing (because of the Internal Combustion Engine) and is frowned upon as a jerk move. Limited non-charging parking spaces is not an excuse. EV drivers would not think of parking in front of fuel pumps for hours blocking access to gas or diesel, so don’t be a jerk, respect EV charging locations.
Did you know it's also illegal in Oregon and Washington and could result in a fine and/or your car being towed?
OREGON - ORS 811.587 SECTION 1.
(1) As used in this section, “alternative fuel vehicle” has the meaning given that term in ORS 469B.100, except that “alternative fuel vehicle” includes vehicles registered in any jurisdiction.
(2) A person commits the offense of unlawful parking in a space reserved for alternative fuel vehicle refueling if:
(a) The person parks a vehicle in any parking space that is on premises open to the public;
(b) The parking space is marked or signed as reserved for alternative fuel vehicle refueling; and (c) The vehicle in the parking space is not engaged in the refueling process.
(3) The offense of unlawful parking in a space reserved for alternative fuel vehicle refueling is a Class D traffic violation (with a maximum monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars $250).
WASHINGTON - RCW 46.08.185 Electric vehicle charging stations—Signage—Penalty.
(1) An electric vehicle charging station must be indicated by vertical signage identifying the station as an electric vehicle charging station and indicating that it is only for electric vehicle charging... The signage must be consistent with the manual on uniform traffic control devices, as adopted by the department of transportation under RCW 47.36.030. Supplementary signage may be posted to provide additional information including, but not limited to, the amount of the monetary penalty under subsection (2) of this section for parking in the station while not connected to the charging equipment.
(2) It is a parking infraction, with a monetary penalty of one hundred twenty-four dollars ($124), for any person to park a vehicle in an electric vehicle charging station provided on public or private property if the vehicle is not connected to the charging equipment...
(3) For purposes of this section, "electric vehicle charging station" means a public or private parking space that is served by charging equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle.
[ 2013 c 60 § 1.]
None of the superchargers are properly marked to be illegal for non-EVs to be parked in...
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fajitamondays
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No change since Friday.
I had to go check it out in-person for the first time. It's a shame they didn't put the SC at the end of the same parking row where it would be far less prone to getting ICEed. I guess 200 feet of additional conduit adds up. That'll be the only complaint from me, as I very much welcome this addition to Auburn.
I had to go check it out in-person for the first time. It's a shame they didn't put the SC at the end of the same parking row where it would be far less prone to getting ICEed. I guess 200 feet of additional conduit adds up. That'll be the only complaint from me, as I very much welcome this addition to Auburn.
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If they are still short of pedestals would they open it as a 4-stall SC for now until the next set of pedestals arrive?
Has Tesla ever done that anywhere else?
If they did I hope they connect the four pedestals to four power converters (as stalls 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A) rather than just two (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B) so that we get max 150kW charging rate (no sharing) in all stalls to reduce congestion.
LUDAKRS
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LUDAKRS
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That may be true in Washington but I seriously doubt ICE cars would know that the pavement has to be green in addition to the sign. The note may be enough that they might just think twice about parking in a charge spot the next time. Certainly won't hurt to educate in a friendly but stern way. In Oregon just a sign saying EV Parking is enough.
mooner
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They’re back today working on the first 4 pedestals... Covers are off. I don’t see any additional new pedestals ready to be installed.
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mooner
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BTW - there are 12 spaces and 6 Tesla cabinets here. No pavement markings other than the normal white parking space delineation. Metal posts for the signs are planted, but no signs attached yet.
LUDAKRS
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If you see someone ask if they will paint the spots green that way it satisfies the state law to make it illegal for ICE cars to park there
This would be a first for Tesla. I don’t think their contracts allow for that...
LUDAKRS
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Better idea, let’s change the law to more closely match the disabled parking law by removing this section of RCW 46.08.185 “Additionally, the electric vehicle charging station must be indicated by green pavement markings.” I’ve written language to change other laws before and while an uphill battle it’s do able, if I have some support moving forward.
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