tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post980540634748394463..comments2024-03-29T03:11:21.548-07:00Comments on DaveinOlyWA: 50 Fast Chargers Or 200 Miles? DaveinOlyWAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-37080859925512116382016-06-07T18:35:51.340-07:002016-06-07T18:35:51.340-07:00that would be awesome but I think we will ultimate...that would be awesome but I think we will ultimately do away with demand charges for any public Charging station. I like the onsite storage idea but have to wonder about the battery costs, BMS considerations and theft. Not sure how secure they would be when thieves find out there could be $10,000 worth of product they could haul off...DaveinOlyWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-40366427959801886602016-06-07T17:04:12.577-07:002016-06-07T17:04:12.577-07:00I think that DCFC with large buffer batteries (lik...I think that DCFC with large buffer batteries (like salvaged LEAF packs) are needed, as Kanematsu demonstrated on Electric Avenue but did not pursue further. That allows DCFC at an average load more like L2. Even if a site already has sufficient electrical service for DCFC, 50 kW of added demand will cost the host up to $490 per month in demand charges in Puget Sound Energy territory, plus approx $2/session worth of electrical consumption. Jack Rickard of EVTV is now trying this approach. Low(er) power CHAdeMO stations at least are also a starting point for V2G, unlike L2 stations. Jay Donnawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105352292971460402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-59481818021415444242016-05-24T16:11:17.106-07:002016-05-24T16:11:17.106-07:00Check out my fast charge survey. I had one inciden...Check out my fast charge survey. I had one incident at an NRG fast charger that never went above 45 amps. that equates to roughly 18 KW charging. After 30 mins of charging I left with SOC of 58%! <br /><br />As far as what I think of them? It depends. if the lower power stations allows more stations or even doubling up on stations in one location then I am all for it. But if its still the single loan plug then I can think of better ways to spend the money. Keep in mind; as packs get larger, 25 KW will be less and less useful. <br />DaveinOlyWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-63080041905355889412016-05-23T14:10:51.012-07:002016-05-23T14:10:51.012-07:00Dave, what do you think of 25 kW DC "Fast Cha...Dave, what do you think of 25 kW DC "Fast Chargers"? We've had one pop up here in California when we had all been waiting on a 50 kW DCFC. Took us by surprise. Paul Gipehttp://www.wind-works.org/cms/index.php?id=13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-71995116014488127762016-05-21T17:36:09.227-07:002016-05-21T17:36:09.227-07:00Yep; half the time I charge there I have to rush a...Yep; half the time I charge there I have to rush around a bit to get everything done within the 30 min time limit!DaveinOlyWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-13486096818146121552016-05-21T12:03:24.599-07:002016-05-21T12:03:24.599-07:00I kind of liked the Tacoma Mall myself. Used the ...I kind of liked the Tacoma Mall myself. Used the restrooms, Nordstrom internet , and the lounge area. Pat Campbell Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-90135497122676525712016-05-21T10:17:10.115-07:002016-05-21T10:17:10.115-07:00That was me during the last week of April! I actu...That was me during the last week of April! I actually have a client that runs the last 5 days of every month for 10 months a year. April was a huge driving challenge averaging almost 140 miles a day and all in the LEAF!DaveinOlyWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-12933072224879905442016-05-21T09:17:59.622-07:002016-05-21T09:17:59.622-07:00And you meet the nicest people at the working DCQC...And you meet the nicest people at the working DCQCs :-)<br />Tacoma Mall about a month ago for exampleChasmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01621145589265874510noreply@blogger.com