Supercharger - Buffalo, NY

[jrreno]

Buffalo needs more than just a transformer. This is the pole feeding the transformer box.

 

[Andyw2100]

Buffalo needs more than just a transformer. This is the pole feeding the transformer box.

Maybe they're planning on using new wireless technology.

 

[EVenthusiast]

Maybe they're planning on using new wireless technology.

All roads lead to Tesla (one way or another)

 

[DFiveK2]

It's June 1st!

That "empty" pole in the picture looks somewhat newer compared to the roadside ones. Can anyone who's been visiting the location comment as to the vintage of that telephone pole? It would be nice to see some sort of contribution by NYSEG to the project as a sign that things aren't "stalled" for some unknown reason.

 

[etm33]

That pole has been there since shortly after trenching began, if I recall correctly. Its definitely not new in the last two weeks.

 

[jrreno]

They put in the pole and ran the lines underground to the transformer box when they first started the site work. Here is a picture of the inside of the concrete transformer box with the three lines coming from the pole. In earlier pics xrayangiodoc showed the lines from the distribution panel in the same box. What is curious to me is why they dug up some of the asphalt around the transformer box?

 

[han170]

The new CHADdeMO charger being built in Ithaca, New York is also awaiting a part and some work to be completed be NYSEG before it is operational.

 

[JakeP]

I will be wanting to use both Buffalo SpC and the Ithaca CHAdeMO at the end of July, I really hope they are online by then.

 

[jpw1116]

Again, while everyone is waiting . . . Spotted on Main Street: car charging station at the Asa Ransom House | discovermainstreet

 

[xrayangiodoc]

Again, while everyone is waiting . . . Spotted on Main Street: car charging station at the Asa Ransom House | discovermainstreet

Wonder if it is open to the public or just for guests?

 

[etm33]

Not to get everyone's hopes up, but on my way to give blood it would appear that our transformer has arrived. Pics in an hour or so...

 

[etm33]

Photos

Sadly I must note that the pole connection is still lacking...

 

[ericallyn]

Thank you ETM33. This is a key SC for many of us!

 

[etm33]

Happy to be of service...once it's up and running I'll be hanging out asking for rides

 

[Cebe]

Not to get everyone's hopes up, but on my way to give blood it would appear that our transformer has arrived. Pics in an hour or so...

This is great news; going beyond the call of duty, donating blood towards a transformer, but whatever works!

 

[DFiveK2]

Great news! Everyone at NYSEG was probably confused that someone in Western NY wanted a new transformer and didn't just want to disconnect an old transformer. Had to dust off the old playbook from the 80s. Hopefully they've still got some guys that remember how to wire these up!

 

[etm33]

This is great news; going beyond the call of duty, donating blood towards a transformer, but whatever works!

Don't ask which organs I've contemplated selling in order to buy a car...

 

[han170]

Oh so close. I am planning to drive to Cleveland tomorrow from Syracuse. Think it will be hooked up tomorrow? Hope, Hope...:-o

 

[jrreno]

Photos

Sadly I must note that the pole connection is still lacking...

Thanks for checking the pole also, that should be easier to check going forward driving by.

 

[jpw1116]

WIVB just ran a very brief package during the 10:30 p.m. news. . . .