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EV Drivers Are Happier With Their Cars Than Gas Car Owners: Study (insideevs.com)
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[–] 10 points 1 month ago* (2 children)

In a lot of European countries, rest stop signs (along the highways) announce what amenities are available at the rest stop. Those signs include symbols for things like toilets, restaurants, gas stations as well as charging stations. Here's a German example. Pretty solid solution in my opinion.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    In the USA most exits have those signs. Most places that target travelers will have a large sign some place. Gas stations though are always right on the end of the ramp so they don't need a sign.

    rest stops are a public good that won't have gas though.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    If you want fast charging (which you usually do during a Road Trip, and only during a road trip) you usually need to pre-condition the battery, so driving by signs alone limits a lot the vehicles capabilities.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Data from CDN chargers says fast charging is only used 10% of the time. It's as if the media has overblown charging times and range anxiety, or something.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    It’s essential for long distance viability of EVs, though. I agree on the overblown part, but it’s a real matter, especially for edge cases like towing a trailer and frequent travelers. It’s one of those things that is seldom used but actually essential. Exactly like… a car? :D

    Furthermore: what is CDN?

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