People blocking charging stations.

[Chris142]

We all got a msg on our phones last night telling everyone to conserve electricity and to not charge your electric cars. It was still over 100F and nobody wants the power cut off.

Some folks decided to take matters into their own hands since the electric cars were still being charged.

 

[Touring5]

We all got a msg on our phones last night telling everyone to conserve electricity and to not charge your electric cars. It was still over 100F and nobody wants the power cut off.

Some folks decided to take matters into their own hands since the electric cars were still being charged.

Clown-world problems....

 

[KrisZ]

Yup, take your anger out on people that have zero to do with this problem.

 

[JoelB]

I get the frustration of those blocking the chargers. It's a community effort that some are opting out of. But in the end they have no authority to block the chargers.

 

[Bailes1992]

I get the frustration of those blocking the chargers. It's a community effort that some are opting out of. But in the end they have no authority to block the chargers.

And lets not forget, some peoples circumstances may dictate that it was the only time they had to charge their cars and an imminent journey to get on with.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

We all got a msg on our phones last night telling everyone to conserve electricity and to not charge your electric cars. It was still over 100F and nobody wants the power cut off.

Some folks decided to take matters into their own hands since the electric cars were still being charged.

LOL....Buffoons don't understand the concept of private property or perhaps only when it's to their advantage.

 

[Astro14]

Yup, take your anger out on people that have zero to do with this problem.

Zero? Everyone is being asked to minimize their electricity use - and charging a car is a heavy use of electricity, so, while they might have a need, they are, in fact, part of the problem.

 

[Bailes1992]

Zero? Everyone is being asked to minimize their electricity use - and charging a car is a heavy use of electricity, so, while they might have a need, they are, in fact, part of the problem.

I'd say the problem is the people in charge pushing the EV agenda when clearly they're just not ready for it.

 

[Chris142]

I'd say the problem is the people in charge pushing the EV agenda when clearly they're just not ready for it.

This!

 

[Astro14]

I'd say the problem is the people in charge pushing the EV agenda when clearly they're just not ready for it.

Supply has not kept up with demand. The reasons are largely political in nature.

But if you're on the demand side (like someone charging a car) then, by definition, you're part of the problem.

 

[KrisZ]

Supply has not kept up with demand. The reasons are largely political in nature.

But if you're on the demand side (like someone charging a car) then, by definition, you're part of the problem.

Only if you want to discuss technicalities.

Like I said earlier, it’s easy to take out your frustrations on others, and it creates a divide in people that have zero say in how the grid is run.

Weren’t some EV drivers doing something similar at gas stations when gas was hitting all time highs during the last recession over 10 years ago? I thought I read something on it.

People should be using this opportunity to take those accountable to take action, not be pitted against each other.

 

[Bailes1992]

Supply has not kept up with demand. The reasons are largely political in nature.

But if you're on the demand side (like someone charging a car) then, by definition, you're part of the problem.

Totally get where you're coming from. However, I'd still argue the problem here is the lack of supply, not the demand.

Not against EV's. I suspect my next daily might very well be one. We also haven't experienced this issue over here yet, but I sense it's coming.

We've all been there, finishing work with an empty tank and you have to go and fill up. How much notice did these people have to get electric into their cars? I suspect a lot of these people were not being malicious but simply HAD to charge their vehicles. They may have even been on a road trip and had to stop to charge. Who knows?

 

[demarpaint]

When we have water shortages and they tell us not to water grass or wash cars, people can get fined if they're caught. Maybe the same should apply to EV charging stations, and while they're issuing fines they can fine or arrest people for blocking the charging stations.

 

[Tdbo]

The reasons are largely political in nature.

This. All day long.

 

[KrisZ]

When we have water shortages and they tell us not to water, people water can get fined if they're caught. Maybe the same should apply to EV charging stations, and while they're issuing fines they can fine or arrest people for blocking the charging stations.

I would not compare the grid crisis to water. You can’t just simply produce water.

This will just deflect the blame at regular people because they “did not do their part” instead of putting the spotlight at those truly responsible.

 

[joekingcorvette]

I think this is totally wrong. What if it's a doctor who has to get to work to save a life? Thousands of "what if"s and I think people shouldn't do this. It's all fine and dandy until someone gets hurt. I also believe transportation is more important than a regular air conditioner being turned on in a regular home or apartment. The economy is poor enough without shutting down a person ability to drive their car to work or an emergency.

 

[demarpaint]

I would not compare the grid crisis to water. You can’t just simply produce water.

This will just deflect the blame at regular people because they “did not do their part” instead of putting the spotlight at those truly responsible.

OK, like or not a fine goes a long way when people fail to comply. Maybe there can be exemptions for medical workers, firefighters and LE to name a few.

 

[Bailes1992]

OK, like or not a fine goes a long way when people fail to comply.

No different to fining people for filling up their cars because supply can't meet demand. You simply would not put up with it.

 

[demarpaint]

No different to fining people for filling up their cars because supply can't meet demand. You simply would not put up with it.

IIRC in the 70's we had odd even gas days during a fuel shortage, I survived it. People causing problems were asked to leave or the police were called depending on the situation. Some people got locked up.

 

[KrisZ]

They did it in the 70's with odd even gas days, I survived it.

That was not a fine, you simply would not get served if you came in at the wrong day. And gas crisis was not something that was happening for the past 20 years prior to 70s, like grid crisis in CA.

This is nothing new in CA, and it surely is not peoples fault for using electricity.