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EVs as we know them are a dead end. It’s one of those wonderful solutions that look really good until you take a deeper look.
Shouldn't you try to at least give a reason why you think so?
EVs as we know them are a dead end. It’s one of those wonderful solutions that look really good until you take a deeper look.
We were thinking to add PV to the roof of the office for daytime charging of employee cars. The cheapest power, and the right time to use it
That's one way to get 'em back in the office! :)
The solution to this is going to be have customers enroll in smart charging. Keep your car connected to the smart charger when not in use and during times of excess power charge the car for a few cents per kw.
So, the solution to "the solution" is to allow the government to control more of the market? Who will enforce this? What will the penalties be? Or, do we just raise power prices for everyone and then give them a break if they allow a third party device to restrict their power usage? Seems like a great way to subsidize "the solution" on the backs of people who can't afford a new EV of their own. Also.. when are there…
This is not a penalty situation, it is an enticement. Smart charge rates of 4 cents instead of 20 cents a kw/h. People will voluntarily do this to save themselves money.
EVs as we know them are a dead end. It’s one of those wonderful solutions that look really good until you take a deeper look.
> EVs as we know them are a dead end. It’s one of those wonderful solutions that look really good until you take a deeper look. Shouldn't you try to at least give a reason why you think so?
We have the means to balance grid usage by telling specific families at which time they should charge their vehicles.
People charge at night because home charging is the only practical way to own an EV and most people work during the day.
Fix the charging situation first — but be aware that more convenient charging will induce more demand for EVs from apartment dwellers, which will increase demand for electricity overall.
The only real solution is to improve the power grid so that EV owners can charge whenever they want.
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Yup, let the tech overlords plan your life for you for the greater good. Fuck that fishing trip - your energy company decided you’re not important enough to have a charged car.
Simple answer is just "congestion pricing". You want fast charging at peak hours, pay double. If not, set some price optimization. And set it to prioritize the first 30% of charge to never be stranded but always wait for cheaper power to fill to the top. If you've got a fishing trip, plan ahead or pay extra. That's just free markets.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Yup, let the tech overlords plan your life for you for the greater good. Fuck that fishing trip - your energy company decided you’re not important enough to have a charged car.
Simple answer is just "congestion pricing". You want fast charging at peak hours, pay double. If not, set some price optimization. And set it to prioritize the first 30% of charge to never be stranded but always wait for cheaper power to fill to the top. If you've got a fishing trip, plan ahead or pay extra. That's just free markets.
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I'd say that plugging in a car should mean - charge it enough to get me to a hospital. Beyond that wait for the optimum charge time. However there should also be a screen that overrides this if you are going on a trip or something.
Yup, let the tech overlords plan your life for you for the greater good. Fuck that fishing trip - your energy company decided you’re not important enough to have a charged car.
We have the means to balance grid usage by telling specific families at which time they should charge their vehicles.
I'd say that plugging in a car should mean - charge it enough to get me to a hospital. Beyond that wait for the optimum charge time. However there should also be a screen that overrides this if you are going on a trip or something.
I suspect this capability will only improve over time up to an including the ability to dump power back into the grid from the battery if the electric co is willing the pay enough to make the battery wear worth it.