Tesla Opens New 40-Stall Charging Station in Baker, Calif.
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It's more of an excitement to see something of that size going in somewhat near me but no I don't need to rely on that one to make it there.
4SUPER9
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Baker vs Kettleman. Both these mesa stations seem to have started at the same time. Baker may have a few days lead. Who do you think will win the race?
rrosenbl
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Thank you very much for the pics, I'll share your post on Talking Tesla next week, sharing the pics with Mel and Tom today. So exciting!
I took a few pics while driving by yesterday, looks like there are 3 trenches, and about 20 boxes that look like other Tesla superchargers to me. Here are a few.
This is a second area under construction next to where the boxes are at.
Next to the current transformer
Idk if that transformer is up to the job so I assume that's why there is a bigger hole there, besides obviously to hook everything up to something.
Well I hope I took enough for you.
This is a second area under construction next to where the boxes are at.
Next to the current transformer
Idk if that transformer is up to the job so I assume that's why there is a bigger hole there, besides obviously to hook everything up to something.
Well I hope I took enough for you.
Looks like the ICEholes already tagged the transformer!
All the Tesla logos are painted over on those supercharger crates, so this couldn't be a Tesla supercharger site! They must be doing something... completely different and secret! That's it! shhh! don't tell!
Maybe it's the new VW superchargers that they promised... (but haven't delivered)
That was indeed the joke!Especially since it's signed with "Icer"
I took a few pics while driving by yesterday, looks like there are 3 trenches, and about 20 boxes that look like other Tesla superchargers to me. Here are a few.
This is a second area under construction next to where the boxes are at.
Next to the current transformer
Idk if that transformer is up to the job so I assume that's why there is a bigger hole there, besides obviously to hook everything up to something.
Well I hope I took enough for you.
That's not a transformer, but a padmounted "medium voltage" electric distribution switch. From the decals on the cabinet, it looks like it is on the SoCal Edison system, as one would expect in this area.
gjunky
Trifecta: Solar and both cars are EVs
Perhaps they are trying to prevent theft of their equipment...
That is one large site. Would love to see some drone footage in a few weeks.Just a little to far for me to drive just for that.
Sorry... don't have a drone :/. It's a large site though, 40 cars at a time will be interesting, doable but it might be kind of tight. I think/hope that there are a few spots for cars towing trailers to charge.
4SUPER9
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Actually, I second that question. What components go underground at one location and not another? Does this prevent theft in any way?
I took advanced electrical courses at Johns Hopkins, but that was 30 years ago and I forgot everything, but sure I can catch up with a good debriefing. I am wondering if, somewhere buried in this forum, there is an explanation of how supercharging works from an electrical standpoint. Something like "Supercharging Process for Dummies". How does the power flow from the grid all the way to the car? What happens in the cabinet, transformer, stall, vehicle, etc. How do sites with batteries and solar incorporate this? Perhaps one of the advance users here can point us to a breakdown of this?
It looks like the green distribution cabinet that's often found at Tesla Supercharger installations.
smilepak
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I wonder if Tesla have released an artist sketch of these new lounge they are putting in place and what kind of services / amenities it will offer?
I am pretty sure that Cottonwood could explain that. Too bad that he does not post here any more. I enjoyed his commentary.
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4SUPER9
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That is a good start for a list of components to a supercharging station. I am hoping someone could offer us a basic description of each step. We have:
- Transformer
- Distribution Cabinets
- Supercharger Cabinets
- Charging Stations ("stalls")
- Then we have what is inside the vehicle itself. If I remember correctly, there is an actual "charger" built into the car, and of course, the battery.
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