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hypothetical, but i assume select politicians will use this as a job creation pr, ev pr, or anything that helps their cause.
Should gas stations be mandated to have chargers as well?
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Indeed, but then you have the same customers for that 15-45mins who will most likely only buy one thing, then wait in a spot for the next 30 mins while a line forms for the chargers or the ones waiting will suck up a parking spot (or wait at the pumps.)
Maybe, but disable parking spots are mandated by ADA laws.
I think not.
Good ideas don't require force.
I'll decide if I wish to be outraged at the idea that others have to mandate what people do.
Just because you feel no need to be outraged doesn't mean you get to decide for others.
I'm not against charging stations at gas stations. Just against mandates that decide this is the best course of action for gas station owners.
Mandates are antithetical to liberty.
As others have said, the right place to have chargers is adjacent to other shopping, dining, perhaps a gym, etc. - places where people want to spend time, or at least don't mind killing the time it takes to charge.
Although I'd be happy it were there in the absence of other options, I don't want to sit in my car waiting to charge at a gas station.
Of course, the place I'd most prefer to charge is in my garage.
Although I'd be happy it were there in the absence of other options, I don't want to sit in my car waiting to charge at a gas station.
Of course, the place I'd most prefer to charge is in my garage.
If money can be made by doing it, it will happen without being forced on a private business owner.
If it's such a great idea then build stand alone for profit charging stations.
Will THAT WORK?
Let's say by gun point gas stations have to have charging stations. Can they charge what they want for the wattage? Of course NOT!
What a hair brained idea. People just don't know so much.
In for the lithium uncontrolled conflagration!!
Will THAT WORK?
Let's say by gun point gas stations have to have charging stations. Can they charge what they want for the wattage? Of course NOT!
What a hair brained idea. People just don't know so much.
In for the lithium uncontrolled conflagration!!
Oh and mandates always have unintended consequences, some of which are quite detrimental to the goal. For example you cannot force someone to stay in business.
Mandating it is ridiculous. Although it would personally benefit me as an EV owner I would never vote for such a mandate.
ABSOLUTELY NOT!! but our government FORCES other stuff on us at OUR expense if the lobbyist $$$$ push enough $$$$$ to the right people!! todays children get THREE times as many Vaccines compared to years ago, by law, good or bad theres NO choice! + today we spend the most $$$ on sick care while statistics show WE are the SICKEST developed country while spending the most $$$$
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Many here are already installing chargers if their site layout permits it. I wouldn't mandate it, but a government incentive would be a good idea, maybe on a sliding scale based on the charger's remoteness, and not limit it to gas stations although they normally would be a in a good location.
Actually a lot of small towns with struggling downtown areas should install a decent charger or two, to promote business. My municipality has installed a couple level 2 chargers in our small towns and they get used a bit by visitors from what I notice.
Actually a lot of small towns with struggling downtown areas should install a decent charger or two, to promote business. My municipality has installed a couple level 2 chargers in our small towns and they get used a bit by visitors from what I notice.
Wrong location in some aspects. What we'll see is more electric stations put in grocery parking lots for you to shop while you charge. Convenience like that is what we should see until charging gets to be more efficient to reduce time. There will be charging stations though far & wide but no we shouldn't require them to do it though.
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Mandates aren't needed. If there's profit to be made it will happen. Gas stations aren't mandated btw. If you want to go down the road of mandates how about code require that all new homes are pre-wired for EV charging. It's only a few bucks in material and labor.