A way to make better use of existing train services from Northern to Southern CA would be to equip the San Joaquin Amtrak California lines with some car carriers that could be loaded/unloaded at the northern and southern population centers and charges to 100% along the way as the trains already have 480 volt systems and the ride takes about 5 hours from SF to Bakersfield.
So you load your LEAF into the Nissan Sponsored "think differently" AutoTrain. Plug it into the onboard 240 volt EVSE. Walk into the Nissan Sponsored 'Quiet Car' emphasizing what LEAF drivers are used to. Ride to Bakersfield on Amtrak California's comfy trains with onboard meals and WiFi. Hop off the train in Bakersfield and into your fully charged 100% electric car and drive to Lebec's waiting CHAdeMO quick charger that refreshes the charge to get them fully over Tejon Pass and it's downhill regen all the way to Los Angeles.
Another route could be an AutoTrain add on to the Coast Starlight allowing folks all over the west coast to take their cars with them from LA Union Station to SF, Portland, Seattle and even to drive their car over the border to scenic Vancouver, B.C., Canada or on a car ferry to elegant Victoria.
Being able to drive fully charged electric cars off the train and to your hotel along the way would greatly enhance train touring. A great way to make range anxiety way less relevant.
So you load your LEAF into the Nissan Sponsored "think differently" AutoTrain. Plug it into the onboard 240 volt EVSE. Walk into the Nissan Sponsored 'Quiet Car' emphasizing what LEAF drivers are used to. Ride to Bakersfield on Amtrak California's comfy trains with onboard meals and WiFi. Hop off the train in Bakersfield and into your fully charged 100% electric car and drive to Lebec's waiting CHAdeMO quick charger that refreshes the charge to get them fully over Tejon Pass and it's downhill regen all the way to Los Angeles.
Another route could be an AutoTrain add on to the Coast Starlight allowing folks all over the west coast to take their cars with them from LA Union Station to SF, Portland, Seattle and even to drive their car over the border to scenic Vancouver, B.C., Canada or on a car ferry to elegant Victoria.
Being able to drive fully charged electric cars off the train and to your hotel along the way would greatly enhance train touring. A great way to make range anxiety way less relevant.