bradfordwhite
Well-known member
There are already more public charging stations for EVs in the U.S. than there are old fashioned gas stations.
And guess what, EV charging stations don't have big expensive tanks under the ground that could leak, explode, or contaminate the ground water.
Charging stations, being so compact, can be set up anywhere. I almost always see them in shopping areas and hotel parking lots.
However, there are many more recharging options for EV drivers, compared to stinky gasoline. With electric you can charge:
1. At home either with a 230 volt charger or simply by plugging into a standard outlet we already have.
2. At a hotel, RV parks, your relatives/friends home, ...anywhere where there is a typical electric plug or bigger.
3. You can modify your vehicle by installing flexible solar panels on your car roof that will help you charge your battery whenever the sun is out, whether your driving or not.
4. If you have your own solar panel array, as many people here in California do, you can charge your own car for FREE.
With petroleum, you can't do any of that cool stuff. If there is an oil embargo, or prices climb again (and they will) you are completely at the mercy of petroleum wheeler-dealers.
You rarely ever hear stories of some moron who drove their EV until the charge was completely done. There's no valid excuse for that. There are many apps that make finding a charge station super easy.
Charging stations are where you will see a higher socio-economic class of people as well. They also are clean because they are new and there are no, and never will be any oil/gasoline leaks all over the ground turning it black and gross.
Compare that to going to a typical <span style="text-decoration: underline;">aged</span> gas station. They age so quick. You have to watch where you step as you don't want to step in diesel fuel or wet gasoline spills. You don't want the stuff splashing on your clothes or your car. You don't want to breathe that poison. Everything is worn and weathered. It's so dingey. The whole mega gas station/convenience store format is also OLD. Over priced candy , snacks, unhealthy junk food, and of course the dirty bathrooms.
Nope, won't miss that.
https://insideevs.com/news/665309/electrify-america-ceo-elect-cross-country-charging-trip/
And guess what, EV charging stations don't have big expensive tanks under the ground that could leak, explode, or contaminate the ground water.
Charging stations, being so compact, can be set up anywhere. I almost always see them in shopping areas and hotel parking lots.
However, there are many more recharging options for EV drivers, compared to stinky gasoline. With electric you can charge:
1. At home either with a 230 volt charger or simply by plugging into a standard outlet we already have.
2. At a hotel, RV parks, your relatives/friends home, ...anywhere where there is a typical electric plug or bigger.
3. You can modify your vehicle by installing flexible solar panels on your car roof that will help you charge your battery whenever the sun is out, whether your driving or not.
4. If you have your own solar panel array, as many people here in California do, you can charge your own car for FREE.
With petroleum, you can't do any of that cool stuff. If there is an oil embargo, or prices climb again (and they will) you are completely at the mercy of petroleum wheeler-dealers.
You rarely ever hear stories of some moron who drove their EV until the charge was completely done. There's no valid excuse for that. There are many apps that make finding a charge station super easy.
Charging stations are where you will see a higher socio-economic class of people as well. They also are clean because they are new and there are no, and never will be any oil/gasoline leaks all over the ground turning it black and gross.
Compare that to going to a typical <span style="text-decoration: underline;">aged</span> gas station. They age so quick. You have to watch where you step as you don't want to step in diesel fuel or wet gasoline spills. You don't want the stuff splashing on your clothes or your car. You don't want to breathe that poison. Everything is worn and weathered. It's so dingey. The whole mega gas station/convenience store format is also OLD. Over priced candy , snacks, unhealthy junk food, and of course the dirty bathrooms.
Nope, won't miss that.
https://insideevs.com/news/665309/electrify-america-ceo-elect-cross-country-charging-trip/
