Are we being forced to go electric?

[MrGrumpy]

And it's worth saying that most of the time you don't need to use a public charger. Most of the time you are charging at home.

It’s just as well because it’s taking them an age to put the two in so far round our neck of the woods. I’m sure there will be a ramp up as EVs become main stream…….

 

[Tenkaykev]

There’s a walk I do on a semi regular basis, it goes along a disused railway line and then there’s a ramp up to pass a pub car park. Several months ago a charging point was installed in the car park, just the one, but it seems to be used on quite a regular basis.

 

[ClichéGuevara]

It’s just as well because it’s taking them an age to put the two in so far round our neck of the woods. I’m sure there will be a ramp up as EVs become main stream…….

There is an argument within government on whether they should be creating community charging points at all, offering the fact they never built petrol filling stations as justification.

 

[figbat]

There is an argument within government on whether they should be creating community charging points at all, offering the fact they never built petrol filling stations as justification.

But they are pushing for reduced emissions to meet their international (and societal) commitments. They are not the only ones putting charging points in either.

 

[ClichéGuevara]

But they are pushing for reduced emissions to meet their international (and societal) commitments. They are not the only ones putting charging points in either.

They're our representatives, so are (arguably) pushing the public mandate not theirs.

 

[figbat]

They're our representatives, so are (arguably) pushing the public mandate not theirs.

Indeed, but are they pushing it at the public's expected rate of change? The deployment of grants and investments in infrastructure suggests that the public is being pushed, rather than the government being pulled.

 

[ClichéGuevara]

Indeed, but are they pushing it at the public's expected rate of change? The deployment of grants and investments in infrastructure suggests that the public is being pushed, rather than the government being pulled.

I'm not really sure what it is you're trying to say, but it looks to be heading in a direction that's not appropriate for here, so I'll leave it now.

 

[MrGrumpy]

It is, but less than buying a new 4x4 which could also be described as unaffordable for many. Used car prices in general are holding firm, caused by the shortages of chips for the many ECUs in modern cars.

As cyclists, ar we not used to dressing for the weather conditions?

More coming https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/ne...arging-hub-installed-hillend-industrial-park/ plus 2 in the town centre car park outside the chemists/LBs

Just spotted some more going in for planning. BP garage is putting charging points in! Looks like I need to back track . So handy anyway for Those whom cannot charge at home , of which there are plenty round my way !!

 

[icowden]

Just spotted some more going in for planning. BP garage is putting charging points in! Looks like I need to back track . So handy anyway for Those whom cannot charge at home , of which there are plenty round my way !!

Yep. They are already starting to think about the future of forecourts...

 

[CXRAndy]

I mentioned about Shell had fully converted a petrol station on Fulham road, a week or two back. Daughter used it with our Leaf.

I believe it was the first, but expect hundreds in the coming years.

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

Just spotted some more going in for planning. BP garage is putting charging points in! Looks like I need to back track . So handy anyway for Those whom cannot charge at home , of which there are plenty round my way !!

However, don't be surprised if that BP/M&S charges 10% more than elsewhere and they are blocked by people (with ICE vehicles) doing their shopping. Lets wait on the DB Billboard warriors

 

[Tenkaykev]

However, don't be surprised if that BP/M&S charges 10% more than elsewhere and they are blocked by people (with ICE vehicles) doing their shopping. Lets wait on the DB Billboard warriors

As I've mentioned previously, these aren't just Electrons, these are M+S Electrons...

 

[fossyant]

However, don't be surprised if that BP/M&S charges 10% more than elsewhere and they are blocked by people (with ICE vehicles) doing their shopping. Lets wait on the DB Billboard warriors

I recon you'll find chargers blocked by fully charged leccy cars - people are lazy ! They won't come back after an hour and move their charged car, believe me.

 

[figbat]

I recon you'll find chargers blocked by fully charged leccy cars - people are lazy ! They won't come back after an hour and move their charged car, believe me.

This is an etiquette that is new to EVs vs ICEs. With an ICE we are used to parking and then leaving it parked until we want to leave. With an EV you are not only parking, but also charging - many still essentially consider the EV charging space as a convenient, priority parking space (rather like a disabled or parent & child one) which they qualify for because they are in an EV (or even worse, a PHEV). The idea that the space should be vacated when the car is charged is an inconvenience and I have never seen any charging locations that monitor or punish 'overstayers' - this could come though.

Ultimately, if all parking spaces offered charging then no problem, park where you like as long as you like.

 

[fossyant]

This is an etiquette that is new to EVs vs ICEs. With an ICE we are used to parking and then leaving it parked until we want to leave. With an EV you are not only parking, but also charging - many still essentially consider the EV charging space as a convenient, priority parking space (rather like a disabled or parent & child one) which they qualify for because they are in an EV (or even worse, a PHEV). The idea that the space should be vacated when the car is charged is an inconvenience and I have never seen any charging locations that monitor or punish 'overstayers' - this could come though.

Ultimately, if all parking spaces offered charging then no problem, park where you like as long as you like.

Happens at work, EV's, and god forbid, PHEV's parked all day at the leccy pump !