jamieo
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I've used a few around Memphis and they all worked perfectly.
That was exactly the idea when CCGI bought Ecotality/Blink. Until someone demonstrates a profitable business model that doesn't rely on subsidies, there are no dominating networks, just varying levels of weak ones. Chargepoint is probably the strongest, but their business model differs somewhat from the rest.hmmwv said:I hope in the coming years some of the weaker charger networks will be acquired and we are down to a couple of dominating networks across the country.
Are you willing to copy and paste the email, omitting your personal info?EVforRobert said:Just got an email from carcharging that they and green 350 are out of NCTC but blink is unaffected.
In the Bay Area, Blink L2 EVSEs are also $0.49/kWh. No thanks.GetOffYourGas said:Car Charging Group operates most of the public EVSEs around here. I get the impression, though, that few people use them. At $0.49/kWh, I can't blame them. I occasionally drop them a few bucks just because I don't want to see public charging die on the vine. But it's probably all in vain.
cwerdna said:In the Bay Area, Blink L2 EVSEs are also $0.49/kWh. No thanks.GetOffYourGas said:Car Charging Group operates most of the public EVSEs around here. I get the impression, though, that few people use them. At $0.49/kWh, I can't blame them. I occasionally drop them a few bucks just because I don't want to see public charging die on the vine. But it's probably all in vain.
stevewa said:Ironically I think the NCTC program has hurt more than helped as it's encouraged people to devalue the QC and use it in a manner it is not well suited for. Of course it's also probably not doing anything for the bottom lines of the participating networks.
DaveinOlyWA said:This only happens because the network is inadequate. You enjoy probably THE best fast charge network in the US but despite that, its still not adequate enough. Recently NRG put in a 2nd fast charger at Tacoma Mall. Its the first one I know of outside a dealership in the state. This is how it should be in most of the locations that have a fast charger now.
On this 3 day weekend, I can assure you even Tacoma will have a queue of cars waiting
stevewa said:DaveinOlyWA said:This only happens because the network is inadequate. You enjoy probably THE best fast charge network in the US but despite that, its still not adequate enough. Recently NRG put in a 2nd fast charger at Tacoma Mall. Its the first one I know of outside a dealership in the state. This is how it should be in most of the locations that have a fast charger now.
On this 3 day weekend, I can assure you even Tacoma will have a queue of cars waiting
Since I last posted we've seen two NRG units go in at Washington Square (ironically home to the area's Tesla outlet) and two at the WalMart nearest my home just off I-5 in North Portland. There are a few singleton units elsewhere. It's nice to see some reliable competition!
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