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EV charging stations taking off

GasBuddy Blog -- If Americans are ever going to embrace electric vehicles, industry observers agree that our apprehension about finding places to refuel will have to be addressed with unparalleled infrastructure development.

Well, that time might arrive sooner than we expect. According to the Dept. of Energy's 'Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Vehicle Technologies Program' charging stations are taking off across America. The DOE says easy access to charging stations will be key to meeting energy-efficiency goals, and thanks to companies like ChargePoint, finding a charging station is getting more convenient than ever.

ChargePoint recently finished installing 4,600 U.S.-manufactured Level 2 charging stations in residential and commercial...

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Submitted Nov 30, 2012 By: PD

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garywa01 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:130 Points:401,215 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 12:32:04 PM Ignore garywa01 Report Abuse user pay system best
Lasing Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:14,352 Points:2,335,075 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 1:35:19 AM Ignore Lasing Report Abuse Not me! I'm Libertarian, but I voted for Romney because at least he had a chance of unseating the Socialist we currently have.
scubadaniel Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,556 Points:719,525 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:32:39 PM Ignore scubadaniel Report Abuse Hey - You voted for this crap.
endymion All-Star Author New York Posts:966 Points:197,700 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 9:28:58 AM Ignore endymion Report Abuse How much it costs and how long it takes to charge are the key points that will determine consumer acceptance. We live an a world of instant gratification and instant results so if it means any less convenience than gasoline, it will not make an impact.
SolarReplaceGas Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,040 Points:216,445 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 9:26:14 AM Ignore SolarReplaceGas Report Abuse Well said, PetroCrap
Lasing Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:14,352 Points:2,335,075 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 6:36:31 AM Ignore Lasing Report Abuse "supported with a $15 million grant from the Energy Department and dollar-for-dollar matches by ChargePoint" I don't remember voting for my tax dollars to be wasted on these! "Level 2 chargers typically add 10-20 miles to the range of the electric vehicle per hour of charging" We don't need any of these! If I had an electric car, which I hope to some day, I would not waste hours waiting at a public charger, when I can recharge at home in my own garage while I sleep.
ItisAJeepThing Champion Author Tucson Posts:20,025 Points:2,178,305 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 5:21:49 AM Ignore ItisAJeepThing Report Abuse We need to be pushing for the increased use of abundant, cheap and clean American natural gas in the forms if CNG & LNG to replace all oil based fuels. EVs overload our antiquated electrical distribution system and worse yet;about 30% of our electrical power is still generated by burning DIRTY COAL. We need to make the clean switch to natural gas. Compressed Natural Gas could be quickly dispensed at all gas stations. They only need an additional high pressure tank, like for propane and a steady supply.
TXryder Champion Author Texas Posts:2,854 Points:460,510 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 5:07:13 AM Ignore TXryder Report Abuse Hahaha get real. Just who is going to sit around for hours while each hour charge gets you only 10-20 miles added to your battery. Also article did not say how much it would cost to charge. Compare time as to filling up with a tank of gas in a matter of minutes and getting back on the road for another several hundred miles. Some suckers would go for it.
DutchTreatMI Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:3,441 Points:778,940 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:59:00 AM Ignore DutchTreatMI Report Abuse Couldn't afford one even if we wanted too.
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,397 Points:1,768,430 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:42:46 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse There is better technology.
hybridaholic Champion Author Appleton Posts:8,505 Points:1,583,515 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:33:18 AM Ignore hybridaholic Report Abuse Get er done.
SteelPenny Champion Author Dallas Posts:31,294 Points:2,633,690 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:33:05 AM Ignore SteelPenny Report Abuse and . . . ?
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,591 Points:2,373,210 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:31:43 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse EV charging stations taking off, with more and more EV's and plug in Inbreds this was bound to happen. Build it and they will come. There are 'free' EV charging stations up and down the I-5 corridor (Washington, Oregon, California) and some large cities and stores offer free charging stations as an enticement to get you downtown to spend that money. Walgreens and some large chain food and department stores have charging stations for a fee, usually next to the wheelchair parking areas. Use the web/internet to find the free charging stations, next to the interstates, for free fuel while traveling with an EV or plug in Inbred. What happens to the cost of electricity when there are more and more EV's and plug in Inbreds using more and more electricity to recharge vehicle batteries? NO taxpayer money should be spent for installing charging stations or offering free battery charging, it can happen on its own merit or demand with cash or a credit card. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
erikk77 Veteran Author Washington Posts:308 Points:1,168,930 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:24:01 AM Ignore erikk77 Report Abuse No subsidies for charge stations until there are subsidies for gasoline stations.
lenasdude All-Star Author Alaska Posts:970 Points:1,014,955 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:20:13 AM Ignore lenasdude Report Abuse So
FogCitySpotter Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,620 Points:548,540 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:15:15 AM Ignore FogCitySpotter Report Abuse Good news
WaWanderer Champion Author Washington Posts:4,511 Points:613,650 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:09:45 AM Ignore WaWanderer Report Abuse Wow, when will we sae an EVBuddy group starting up?
Alaydown Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:5,249 Points:846,840 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:06:29 AM Ignore Alaydown Report Abuse Until batteries are developed that can power a car for hundreds of miles without recharging, can be recharged in the time it currently takes to fill up with gasoline, and don't have to be replaced every few years, EVs will continue to be ignored as a viable alternative to gasoline power cars. They currently cost too much and go only relatively short distances on a charge. They take hours to recharge, and not everyone has a home capable of recharging an EV since most people live in places where they cannot charge their car when they are home. Installing charging stations on the street near apartment buildings is not practical or desirable. They look bad and would only be used by a very small number of people. This country cannot afford these $15 million grants that Obama's Energy Department gives away for these projects. I would also bet that Chargepoint got picked for this grant because of a DemocRAT crony and contributor to the Obama campaign.
btex49 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,835 Points:554,655 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:04:54 AM Ignore btex49 Report Abuse There is likely more upside to CNG powered vehicles than there is to EVs.
mrjames1818 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,686 Points:2,025,795 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:03:55 AM Ignore mrjames1818 Report Abuse A move in the right direction for those that need them [Edited by: mrjames1818 at 12/1/2012 4:07:09 AM EST]
VikingWoman Champion Author Washington Posts:1,445 Points:278,555 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:03:44 AM Ignore VikingWoman Report Abuse Why subsidize? Is there a tax deduction for buying an electric vehicle? If people can afford one of these expensive vehicles they are saving on gasoline and it doesn't appear they have money troubles in the first place. Some states are trying to find ways to impose a road use tax on owners of electric vehicles because they aren't paying gas tax that is used to maintain roadways. Oregon is one of these states trying to pass the law. Voters are fighting this too and I agree. Here you have someone trying to do 'the green thing' which will help the state and the economy in the long run and the state turns around and finds a way to tax and punish them for their effort. This serves to discourage others from going green.
SBlouch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:8,836 Points:1,885,285 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:58:50 AM Ignore SBlouch Report Abuse It is about time there are more EV charging stations are being built, for if one expects the electric car to take off, it needs them available for recharging.
UseLessGasFolks Champion Author Iowa Posts:5,586 Points:1,323,550 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:55:42 AM Ignore UseLessGasFolks Report Abuse Electric cars are good for everyone, even those who will never own one will benefit from the reduced gasoline demand.
LCSTEELERBOB Champion Author Gary Posts:2,961 Points:720,580 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:49:43 AM Ignore LCSTEELERBOB Report Abuse hope this works and does good
BEngr Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,851 Points:1,607,115 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:48:31 AM Ignore BEngr Report Abuse Not sure I agree with the government funding these projects. When was the last time they helped pay for my gasoline fill up at the pump. Never!!!
Thomtec Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,600 Points:635,395 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:47:02 AM Ignore Thomtec Report Abuse Now who is paying for these stations?
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:35,325 Points:2,399,070 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:45:51 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse what a joke
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,750 Points:1,167,995 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:44:50 AM Ignore NedW Report Abuse Opening the article, " If Americans are ever going to embrace electric vehicles, industry observers agree that our apprehension about finding places to refuel will have to be addressed with unparalleled infrastructure development." If they were economically practical, EVs wouldn't need one dime of tax payer subsidies or promotion.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,920 Points:3,334,425 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:41:45 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse I figure you could NEVER drive one across the country unless the range was closer to 200 miles and there were charging stations at most gas stations.
rosyLI Champion Author Long Island Posts:5,775 Points:1,094,055 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:35:37 AM Ignore rosyLI Report Abuse More EV hype and propaganda.
pyndasky Champion Author Maryland Posts:10,144 Points:1,809,505 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:34:53 AM Ignore pyndasky Report Abuse Golf Carts must really upset about these darn interlopers!!!
KentsterPA Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,836 Points:577,330 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:32:34 AM Ignore KentsterPA Report Abuse ok
wshutton Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,810 Points:951,875 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:28:25 AM Ignore wshutton Report Abuse K
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:7,241 Points:1,379,620 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:23:29 AM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse EVs take too long to recharge compared to filling your tank with gasoline. Also with the implementation of many more EVs The electric Grids won't handle the load if too many charge at home or on the Grid wherever they are. The Cost to Upgrade the 3 US Electric grids is Astronomical. In addition it will take 20 yrs to be able to upgrade & supply a mere 8% of todays demand by green energy to just the Eastern Grid.
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:9,765 Points:1,622,220 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:20:45 AM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...old news already...make 'em pay for that electricity, I don't want to foot their bill...
jdhelm Champion Author Iowa Posts:12,141 Points:1,225,615 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:20:41 AM Ignore jdhelm Report Abuse $3 to charge at the EV stations in Elk Horn, Iowa
grandamgt1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,491 Points:1,267,905 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:20:06 AM Ignore grandamgt1 Report Abuse I'd still hook mine up at home unless I was on a long trip.
SteveMartin Champion Author New Orleans Posts:4,548 Points:911,465 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:18:24 AM Ignore SteveMartin Report Abuse They was nothing wrong with gasoline until america put a communist in the white house that wanted high gas prices.
radiorumor Champion Author Texas Posts:2,946 Points:781,315 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:18:14 AM Ignore radiorumor Report Abuse k
arb0526 Champion Author Greensboro Posts:2,112 Points:437,345 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:17:41 AM Ignore arb0526 Report Abuse ok
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,854 Points:759,540 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:10:53 AM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Build it and they will come
otherdave Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,535 Points:1,296,110 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 2:56:27 AM Ignore otherdave Report Abuse Yesterday's news.
jadeusa Champion Author Dallas Posts:9,485 Points:1,851,715 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 2:53:30 AM Ignore jadeusa Report Abuse Practically speaking, they should only be for commuting to work and back or very short errands. Such limited range is the problem.
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,347 Points:845,320 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 2:50:35 AM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse as with the automobile ,with more fueling stations...ease make for use
Brucevanf Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,498 Points:271,985 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 2:46:21 AM Ignore Brucevanf Report Abuse That's nice but I will never need one.
Bruno44 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,217 Points:1,795,895 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 2:41:48 AM Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse None around here, and not interested anyway. [Edited by: Bruno44 at 12/1/2012 2:43:17 AM EST]
sch5v2 Veteran Author Colorado Posts:339 Points:946,155 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 2:41:26 AM Ignore sch5v2 Report Abuse Good!
DisMusBeDaPlaz Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,545 Points:594,895 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 2:41:11 AM Ignore DisMusBeDaPlaz Report Abuse There will always be pros and cons!
charg3rguy1991 All-Star Author Greensboro Posts:867 Points:268,885 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 2:39:29 AM Ignore charg3rguy1991 Report Abuse no thanks
speedys Champion Author Utah Posts:7,152 Points:2,585,610 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 2:36:02 AM Ignore speedys Report Abuse I would rather see NG filling stations.