timhebb
Well-known member
A bit of hopeful news on LADWP's ongoing chronic heat-related issues with their network of Quick Chargers deployed around town. Last week I contacted DWP's manager in charge of the project to find out if there were any plans to address the worsening issue.
He emailed back: "We are installing three new units now; with both Chademo and SAECombo cords. It is a different brand and we believe that the new units will work better. I’ve checked with NRG, and they had the same experience with the units we are having problems with."
Later the same day he emailed me again to add, "I heard that the [original units'] vendor just called and would like to offer support. That was after we told them that we are receiving emails about the problems with their units. That is a very positive step."
DWP seems to be committed to resolving the issue of unreliability and frequent breakdowns of the units due to "ambient heat and clogging filters (which is another type of heat problem)," according to the project manager.
I have depended on several of those QC units often, so will be very happy if they become more reliable. This summer there have been a few weeks when 80% of them have been out of service at any one time, a pretty dismal statistic. Perhaps things will be looking up fairly soon.
He emailed back: "We are installing three new units now; with both Chademo and SAECombo cords. It is a different brand and we believe that the new units will work better. I’ve checked with NRG, and they had the same experience with the units we are having problems with."
Later the same day he emailed me again to add, "I heard that the [original units'] vendor just called and would like to offer support. That was after we told them that we are receiving emails about the problems with their units. That is a very positive step."
DWP seems to be committed to resolving the issue of unreliability and frequent breakdowns of the units due to "ambient heat and clogging filters (which is another type of heat problem)," according to the project manager.
I have depended on several of those QC units often, so will be very happy if they become more reliable. This summer there have been a few weeks when 80% of them have been out of service at any one time, a pretty dismal statistic. Perhaps things will be looking up fairly soon.