Supercharger - Napa, CA (EXPANDED Jun 2018, 12 V2 stalls)

[roblab]

Do you find it odd that we can only see 7 SuperCharger stands instead of 8? Are they going to give this location a front-in spot, perhaps off in the distance there, in addition to these likely back-in versions?

I did notice that. I am thinking they may do what they have don other places, with one spot next to the cinder block a drive in forward spot. Right now there is a large hole in that location, which may sprout another stand. Or not.

I and rpc364 went by today. Looks like they have been filling tanks over with gravel. Now the holdup will be getting inspections before back filling, which can take weeks. They have put more concrete forms in for the service station.

This is a general refueling station, whether you need gas in your car or semi, LNG, electrons, or maybe even hydrogen. I think downtown Napa didn't want all this potential explosion any where near town. At least it's accessible. I think it will give Tesla owners a chance to answer questions from gas car owners: "What?!! Free?!!"

 

[Khatsalano]

Hmmm. I have some trips I need to take to go to Middletown and Chester. I wish this SC was online already!

- K

 

[roblab]

Well, folks, lotsa dirt moved, holes filled up, concrete poured. Things taking shape. Not there yet, though.

Pic 1 is a shot straight west along Allied Propane's south line. There are now eight stands. Looks like pull in type.

Pic 2 is looking south from same spot, to see the "convenience store". I think there were to be J plugs on the back of the building.

 

[siucity]

I took a few pictures the other day.

That's hwy 29 in the background:

Looks like it will be pull-in spots, judging by the stall on the far right.

 

[derowland]

Great pics. Thanks. I was wondering yesterday what was happening at the Napa site. Good to see. Nice drone pics too. Thanks, again.

 

[Khatsalano]

Siucity, what are you flying to get those picts? Nicely done.

- K

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

Siu,

You're quite good at this aerial pic thing. Do you hire out?

 

[siucity]

Siucity, what are you flying to get those picts? Nicely done.

- K

Thanks, it's a DJI Phantom 3 Pro.

FWIW, this location is close to the Napa airport, so I didn't fly as high as I would have liked (I wanted to get a google maps style overhead satellite view). Basically I flew as high as the top of the building on site, thinking if any plane flies that low, my quadcopter is the least of their concerns.

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Siu,

You're quite good at this aerial pic thing. Do you hire out?

Between my full time job and my 6-year-old son, I don't think I have the time for it.

Also, I think if I were to be paid for it, I would fall under different regulations (commercial vs hobby). I believe for commercial use, I'd need a license.

 

[Fedderman]

Dropped by to check on progress today (Sunday)... The parking signs are now installed, showing these are definitely pull-in (vs. back-in). My pics cannot compete with siucity's drone shots...

 

[siucity]

Drove by today and didn't see any difference from Fedderman's pics.

I can't remember the last time the parking signs were installed before the ground was paved.

 

[siucity]

A few pictures from today. Nothing new to report really...

 

[miimura]

In the middle picture above, it appears that there may be two more pedestals on the far side of the equipment enclosure from the other 8, for a total of 10 stalls. Is that my imagination?

 

[Buddyroe]

In the middle picture above, it appears that there may be two more pedestals on the far side of the equipment enclosure from the other 8, for a total of 10 stalls. Is that my imagination?

Hard to say for sure, but those look like air and vacuum stations to me. I could be wrong though. The height of whatever those are just don't look the same a the charging stalls.

 

[siucity]

I looked at my original higher resolution photo, and it appears to be metal protection poles and portable toilets. Next time I drive by there, I'll be sure to confirm what's there!

 

[roblab]

I looked at my original higher resolution photo, and it appears to be metal protection poles and portable toilets. Next time I drive by there, I'll be sure to confirm what's there!

Sorry, I already drove by there. You're right. Metal barrier poles around the transformer, and porta potties.

TMI !!

 

[Doug Martoccia]

Shouldn't be long now, eh? Any new photos?

 

[roblab]

Shouldn't be long now, eh? Any new photos?

Plastic over the chargers, so they might be wired, if not hot. Lots of gravel base, ready for asphalt. I think the forms are for gravel base. Weather said "Zero percent chance for rain", so we got rain. They had a lot of forms up for concrete, which looks done. Looks like they could start paving sometime before Christmas. I'll take pictures any time there seems to be any progress, don't worry.

 

[derowland]

Thanks for the updated pics. I'm about ready to head back to Napa, from the Midwest for the Winter. It's great to see the progress.

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[Fedderman]

Drove by today - concrete curbs have been poured, looks like they are about ready for paving.

 

[derowland]

Went by today. The Convenience Store is there and it looks like cement should be poured soon, near the chargers.