Supercharger - Columbia, MO

[jvonbokel]

Do we think this SC will be operational by Labor Day?

"Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future." -Neils Bohr (disputed)

In all honesty, it just depends on how smoothly the installation goes. So far, from the photos, things look good enough to make that a possibility, but I wouldn't plan on it. Anything can still happen.

 

[Fiver]

Do we think this SC will be operational by Labor Day?

It's a safe wager it won't be.

 

[jjchan]

It's a safe wager it won't be.

Let's hope it's not a repeat scenario as the Albuquerque supercharger!

 

[xrayangiodoc]

Too many variables. Biggest one is the local utility. Will they deliver the transformer and hook it up before the install team leaves? At the Buffalo, NY SC site the install team was done early in May but the transformer took another month to be delivered and hooked up. Our SC went online early-mid June.

 

[dir]

transformer?

Too many variables. Biggest one is the local utility. Will they deliver the transformer and hook it up before the install team leaves? At the Buffalo, NY SC site the install team was done early in May but the transformer took another month to be delivered and hooked up. Our SC went online early-mid June.

Don't the pictures in post #125 show a transformer?

 

[jbabb]

Don't the pictures in post #125 show a transformer?

That transformer is the existing one that services the hotel. You can see it in the google aerial and street views.

 

[Skotty]

Pictures from 8/25/2015

 

[Liz G]

Columbia Supercharger Grand Opening will be held on Sunday Sept 13th. For details check out http://www.stltesla.org

There very well may be an actual ribbon cut.

 

[Cottonwood]

Columbia Supercharger Grand Opening will be held on Sunday Sept 13th. For details check out http://www.stltesla.org

There very well may be an actual ribbon cut.

I hope that the date holds true!

This will be the golden spike for I-70!!! :biggrin:

Of course, for those coast-to-coast purists, it is also the golden spike for the I-15/I-70, coast-to-coast route!

 

[Tyl]

Anyone able to follow several conduits from the Distribution Cabinets/Superchargers to a potential Utility transformer location? ... or a pre-formed pad for a different transformer location. I've studied the photos but don't {can't} see anything leading outside the DC/S area to a UT pad. More photos will be very helpful..thanks!!

 

[TomServo]

Awesome, now all we need is a way to get to Nashville and St Louis (the Gateway to the West) will be able to go southeast.

 

[Sudre]

This is my best guess. In a picture further up on page 13 you can see the feeder conduits going behind the existing transformer.

 

[TNEVol]

Awesome, now all we need is a way to get to Nashville and St Louis (the Gateway to the West) will be able to go southeast.

Tom: I have been watching the South East for a long time. Much of the build out appears to flow from Atlanta in all directions. With the exception of Greenville SC (which had legal problems) it has been completed except the Chattanooga/Nashville St Louis I-24 section. After Chattanooga I expect two new supercharger to accommodate the Atlanta to St Louis route. One makes sense north of Nashville where I-65 and I-24 travel together. The other probably will be about 1/2 way to St Louis. I'd be interested in your thoughts on the one between Nashville and St Louis.

 

[Cottonwood]

Tom: I have been watching the South East for a long time. Much of the build out appears to flow from Atlanta in all directions. With the exception of Greenville SC (which had legal problems) it has been completed except the Chattanooga/Nashville St Louis I-24 section. After Chattanooga I expect two new supercharger to accommodate the Atlanta to St Louis route. One makes sense north of Nashville where I-65 and I-24 travel together. The other probably will be about 1/2 way to St Louis. I'd be interested in your thoughts on the one between Nashville and St Louis.

If I were doing the planning, I would use the following locations:

• St Charles — Start
• Mt Vernon, IL — 102 miles — I-64/I-57 towards I-24
• Eddyville, KY — 132 miles — I-24/I-69/Western Kentucky Parkway
• Nashville, TN — 119 miles

Paducah could work instead of Eddyville, but makes the distance to Nashville a little long (winter weather, 60's, etc) at 150 miles. Another benefit of Eddyville is the double coverage of I-69/Western Kentucky Parkway

 

[JohnSnowNW]

This is great to see. I won't be needing this station until Spring next year, but it is definitely required for my few yearly trips back to see the rents, in Rolla! Now, if I can just get a Supercharger around Des Moines...I'll be golden!

 

[Father Bill]

Tom: I have been watching the South East for a long time. Much of the build out appears to flow from Atlanta in all directions. With the exception of Greenville SC (which had legal problems) it has been completed except the Chattanooga/Nashville St Louis I-24 section. After Chattanooga I expect two new supercharger to accommodate the Atlanta to St Louis route. One makes sense north of Nashville where I-65 and I-24 travel together. The other probably will be about 1/2 way to St Louis. I'd be interested in your thoughts on the one between Nashville and St Louis.

I really look forward to the completion of the Saint Louis - Chattanooga SC network. I am leaving for Florida on Sunday and have to add 300 or so extra mile to follow the SC network.

Pax,
Father Bill

 

[FlasherZ]

If I were doing the planning, I would use the following locations:

• St Charles — Start
• Mt Vernon, IL — 102 miles — I-64/I-57 towards I-24
• Eddyville, KY — 132 miles — I-24/I-69/Western Kentucky Parkway
• Nashville, TN — 119 miles

Paducah could work instead of Eddyville, but makes the distance to Nashville a little long (winter weather, 60's, etc) at 150 miles. Another benefit of Eddyville is the double coverage of I-69/Western Kentucky Parkway

Unfortunately, there's not much in Eddyville. It might be an ideal location distance-wise, but Paducah is better.

Tesla told me in January they're still looking to get Mt. Vernon in place but hasn't made any progress since.

 

[Cottonwood]

Unfortunately, there's not much in Eddyville. It might be an ideal location distance-wise, but Paducah is better.

Tesla told me in January they're still looking to get Mt. Vernon in place but hasn't made any progress since.

I understand. OTOH, Eddyville, Kentucky at 2,554 people is almost as big as Blanding, Utah at 3,504 and way bigger than Green River, Utah at 949. Both of those Utah sites work well.

Perhaps there are some locations that would work over towards Barkley Dam and Kentucky Dam, still better distance wise than Paducah. My minimums for a Supercharger Site are pretty low: bathrooms, a safe location, and a place to buy some snacks. Some form of hot food is icing on the cake...

 

[TNEVol]

I understand. OTOH, Eddyville, Kentucky at 2,554 people is almost as big as Blanding, Utah at 3,504 and way bigger than Green River, Utah at 949. Both of those Utah sites work well.

Perhaps there are some locations that would work over towards Barkley Dam and Kentucky Dam, still better distance wise than Paducah. My minimums for a Supercharger Site are pretty low: bathrooms, a safe location, and a place to buy some snacks. Some form of hot food is icing on the cake...

Thanks for your thoughts. I had assumed Paducah but you are correct that two are needed for the 60. I took a quick look at Eddyville and the exit at U.S. 641 looks ok but not great. I have been to worse SC locations and this is likely to be a quick stop anyway.

 

[Guy V]

Awesome, now all we need is a way to get to Nashville and St Louis (the Gateway to the West) will be able to go southeast.

ABSOLUTEY!

We are planning to drive to Disney World from St. Louis next June and it would be great not to have to go via Indianapolis. (Not that I have anything against Indianapolis, it's just a wee bit out of the way.)