AMPd
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How much traffic? Tesla aren't building a stadium, 10 chargers aren't exactly going to grid lock your roads
Some of these elected officials are just downright dumb!
Some of these elected officials are just downright dumb!
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One of the "no" votes asks "how much traffic will we see?" Dude, do a little internet research. How hard is it to find "Tesla Superchargers" in a search engine? Pick up the phone and talk to Gilroy or Harris Ranch?
Seriously, no research before you make up your mind about your vote?
Maybe they meant it would be unwanted traffic?
Maybe it's not unwanted traffic ... but he was asking how much more traffic/business that that area of town would expect to get?
In any event, more Superchargers are a good thing!
How much traffic? Tesla aren't building a stadium, 10 chargers aren't exactly going to grid lock your roads
Some of these elected officials are just downright dumb!
Why would anyone vote no?Update: Vote was 5-2 in favor...
Why would anyone vote no?
It costs the city basically nothing - the cost of 2 parking spots initially. Tesla assumes all other costs. Seems like a win-win. The only drawback would be if the super-chargers are never used, but I highly suspect that won't be the case. It appears to be in a perfect location between St Louis and Chicago.
Walter (I imagine Jeff Dunham's Walter saying this) said:The quick charging battery technology has really improved over recent years, but my complaint mostly hinges around whether one wants the government to support the exercise or the benefactors to support the exercise. I want private enterprise to support the exercise like a fueling station, but on private real estate, with private $$$s, as you have had to do so far. The idea that it is somehow partially my responsibility to provide Telsa public fueling access while drivers are shopping or dining is certainly socialism in practice, not capitalism.
FlasherZ said:In this case, the only difference is in real estate. Tesla is paying for the electricity, for the charger equipment, for the installation, etc. But in any real transformation, you have to think about things differently. Just like filling stations weren't always stand-alone entities, electric vehicle refueling will need to grow as well. Prior to the build-out of gas stations, you took your car to a nearby hardware store, blacksmith shop, or -- yes, in some instances -- city hall to fill up.
The first city councilcritter made a remark about them only being for Tesla vehicles and having concern that they'd have to do this for a bunch of different brands. The second councilcritter made a remark that (paraphrasing) only rich people from Chicago would drive down with them because they cost so much, so how much business would it really generate anyway?
They've said they're making their supercharger announcement next week, so they're certainly not going to say anything before that. All the existing stations are on private land, so I expect this one is the exception rather than the rule. It's not like we learned of the permits in any of the previous locations.
Leon pushed it back a week. I believe he said earnings call next week then SC announce,ENT the following week in a recent tweet.
Shouldnt the official do some research prior to the vote other than just ask questions and then vote no on the spot.I suspect only 1 out of a 1000 people understand what supercharging is, and what the logistics are for their use. Up to that point, the likely model they have in their mind is "Gas station for electric cars". So I would expect an official to be doing their due diligence in asking questions like these.
Why the insult?
He tweeted "Earning call next week, then Supercharger week after and then... the mystery announcement/demonstration " on Friday May 3rd. The earnings call is scheduled for Wednesday May 8th so I take the tweet to mean the supercharger announcement will be sometime between Sunday May 12th and Saturday May 18th.
Shouldnt the official do some research prior to the vote other than just ask questions and then vote no on the spot.
Not only will this bring business into their town but it will cost the city absolutely nothing.
I guess I did go a bit far with the insult but I just don't understand why they voted no? If they had done their due diligence then there should be no reason to vote no.
I would have respected the decision if it benefited the residents of the cityYep. They probably didn't know the right questions to ask, but you have to do at least some research before voting. The city is counting on them to make smart financial decisions.
If they had the knowledge and decided to vote no, I would have disagreed but respected that choice.
Tesla Motors to install chargers in Normal parking deck
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NORMAL — Owners of Tesla electric vehicles soon will be able to charge them at the Uptown Station parking deck.
The Normal City Council on Monday voted 5-2 to allow Tesla Motors to install up to 10 of its “supercharger” stations in the deck. Tesla will cover all costs and also will maintain the stations.
The agreement is for five years with two options to extend it for five years.
Councilmen Jeff Fritzen and Scott Preston voted against the pact.
“I’m supportive of the EV Town initiative … but I’m hesitant here,” said Fritzen noting the Tesla “supercharger” stations can only be used with the Tesla vehicles.
“The industry shouldn’t expect communities to install different charging stations,” he said. “Where’s it going to stop?”
Preston said Tesla has a limited market for its vehicles — which cost upward of $60,000 — and the closest dealer is in Chicago.
“How much traffic will we see?” Preston asked.
The vehicles have the capability of traveling 300 miles before needing a charge. While they can recharge on the Level 2 charging stations already around the Twin Cities, it would take 4 to 6 hours for a full charge.
Tesla’s supercharger stations complete a full charge in less than an hour.
While Councilman Chuck Scott said he wasn’t keen offering parking spaces for the Tesla stations, if the owners drive from Chicago and eat in Normal while the vehicle is being charged, “I’m excited to see them in town.”
“I see this as a marketing expense,” said Mayor Chris Koos. “It raises awareness of our community.”
Tesla plans to conduct a marketing campaign to let its vehicle owners know where they can go to find a charging station — including Normal.
City Manager Mark Peterson said initially only two stations will be installed.