Comment It's only AI reading those anyways (Score 1) 37
It doesn't matter; it's likely only AI reading those anyway. I don't remember the last time I cared to read any of these posts
Submission + - Economist says: EVs should go with slow Level 1 charging (cleantechnica.com) 1
Geoffrey.landis writes: Economist Phillip Kobernick makes the case that the emphasis on fast-charging stations for electric vehicles in the US is misplaced. According to an article in cleantechnica, he argues that from an economic standpoint, what we should be doing is making more slow chargers. All thing equal, who wouldn’t choose a 10-minute charge over a 3-hour charge or a 10-hour charge? But all things are not equal. Superfast chargers are far more expensive than Level 2 chargers, and Level 2 chargers are also significantly more expensive than Level 1 charging infrastructure, which are normal electricity outlets. He points out that we get 4–7 times more charging capability installed for the same cost by going with Level 1 charging instead of Level 2. And given that people often just plug in their electric vehicles overnight, Level 1 charging can more than adequately provide what you need in that time. The case is examined in a podcast on the site.
