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EV Charging Doesn't Need to Be as Fast as Gas, Ionna CEO Says (www.thedrive.com)
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[–] 3 points 6 days ago (4 children)

Just sounds like a CEO who doesn't want to invest anything in upgrading anything.

Of course I want to be out of there quicker. I'm driving to somewhere and it sure as shit is not to a charging point.

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  • [–] 4 points 6 days ago (3 children)

    It's Ionna, one of the (IMO) best options for DC fast charging.

    He's not justifying slow chargers; he's justifying building stuff around them. Basically the "truck stop" model.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 days ago (1 child)

    All Americans should travel to Italy and have a meal at an Autogrill on the highways. It's likely the best food you ever eat. US highway stops are all hot garbage.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 days ago

    The Autogrills are absolutely great for a motorway stop but you're over selling them just a tad. After all, you're now comparing them to restaurants in the Italian cities at either end too.

    Anyway, we've got 150+ kW chargers at most stops now, at least in the north. And signage for stops indicates if there are chargers. An espresso and toilet break is usually enough to keep going.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 days ago

    I mean, I see no problem with that if they want but the fact remains I don't hang out. Same as all that stupid Bucees garbage- I have no idea what kind of people are going in and shopping around a department store full of crap.

    I've never understood the devotion or novelty of it all.

    So yeah, that might work for some but yeah, I'd MUCH rather have as quick a charge as possible (and will go to the ones that can get me out quicker) and it seems judging by this thread I'm not alone.

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