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Default OT-ish: "Powerwall" - will change the way the world uses energy

In message , Tim Watts
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On 03/05/15 10:51, tim..... wrote:

"Davey" wrote in message
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When stopped at a service area in Germany in March, I noticed an area
specifically designated for electric cars that needed recharging. Each
parking spot had a chargepoint provided. Recharge the car, go get a
meal, recharge yourself.


and in 2 hours time rinse and repeat

and in another 2 hour rinse and repeat

just how many meals a day are drivers of electric cars supposed to eat?


Drive 2.5-3 hours. Take 30 min break. Seems perfectly reasonable...

Yeah, but thee is a difference between choosing to take a break and
having to take a break. Whilst maybe doable, I don't see that anyone but
someone who is a bit of an enthusiast for an elec car wanting to do
that. I am someone who tends to like to take regular breaks when
driving, but nI don't think I'd want that restriction

And most elec cars don't have that sort of range. Things like the
Nisssan leaf you are talking maybe 100 miles as best
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Chris French