Town of Morrisville’s Post

I just completed an EV journey to John O’Groats, chasing my wife completing her Lands End to JoG in four instalments, over four years. Let’s look at the progress and continuing problems… 1) I got there. Even in wild locations north of Inverness chargers are now available. 2) I could plan ahead with apps like Zapmap or network maps via other apps. It becomes routine and manageable. I have confidence it will work. 3) Being able to use RFID is great. Plug, tap and charge. 4) I don’t understand why a local charging network and modern recently installed network took large minimum charge payments to cover payment and then don’t give the money back immediately. I compare with fuel stations and would like to pay for what I consume and no more. Multiple attempts meant mutiple minimum charges, which prompted me to think the charging system was lacking payment intelligence and made me want to use another network (if I could find one). 5) Road layout and signage is utterly confusing at many locations. There is no pricing advertised. It’s like someone forgot to delete anything and just stuck the extra route to chargers wherever it had to go. And once it’s done, even if it’s a shocking layout, it never seems to get improved. 6) Some of the chargers are in totally inappropriate locations. Far away from facilities, by the bins, through the no entry sign to access the southbound from the northbound. It needs fixing and legitimising, instead of being left as ´the best we could do at the time’. 7) Britains love to queue. You make us very uncomfortable when we have to run around saying ´excuse me I am next’, whilst hoping a confrontation can be avoided with the next stressed person waiting dispersed and hidden car park spaces. I’ve also believed I was next when in fact I wasn’t. Quite simply, at a busy location, there should be a queue lane as any other drive through. Despite the above issues we do see some great, spacious, comfortable and caring environments. I’d like to praise Gloucester Services new installations, where they think about people (and animals) as a core to their service offer. Everything clean, tidy and well laid out. Here I can imagine many happy customers and sustainable use of their facilities for years to come.

The UK government's failure to meet its targets for EV charging station installations can be attributed to three key factors:; (1)The slow pace of electrical grid connections: and upgrades!!! (2)The slow speed of the electrical grid connections!!! (3)Operators often can wait months for a grid connection!! Engineering on most projects are a bottleneck and to be successful should be done MONTHS i advance however EVs it is the opposite...so ADD years to catch up. Toss in Government 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 add more years!!! all equals a catastrophe

On street charging failing in the UK ⚡️ This week, Char.gy have come under fire, for their migration of the on street network in Richmond and Wandsworth, which they took over from ubitricity in a recent tender win. Neighbours complained “many vehicles are now unable to charge, and the Char.gy support line are unable to assist”. This comes after months of delays by councils, OZEV and LEVI to deliver any sort of substantial on street network across the UK. The impact this has had on EV uptake is unknown, but likely to be significant, as the rollout of on street charging infrastructure is seen as the way to encourage those who don’t have off street parking, into an EV. The only way residents of terraced housing and apartments will be comfortable switching to an EV, is if they are able to charge close to home. So far, many councils have failed to deliver on their targets, and it remains to be seen when we will see the rollouts needs on streets across the UK. Even if we are to see contracts signed this year, it will still be 12-24 months before any impact is made. We need to build trust that EV is accessible for everyone, and we do that by delivering chargers close to people’s homes. We would love to hear from you! Have you got a story, question or comment? Contact us at hello@theevfeed.com #electriccar #electricvehicle #tesla #sustainability #netzero #evcharging #innovation #greenerfuture #electrification #electrifyeverything

After watching the MTA board meeting last week, it’s clear that the agency wants to prioritize state of good repair projects, such as upgrading signals and fan plants, ahead of expansion projects. This article, however, points out that New Yorkers also want expansion projects like phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway. It is during moments like this that elected officials encourage agencies to skimp on state of good repair and push forward on expansion. The governor has already said, repeatedly, that expansion projects will be delivered. New signals, updated fan plants, etc. all make the system better and capable of moving more people, but, as others have noted, these types of improvements are less tangible and appealing than system expansion. This has historically been the central challenge of legacy transit agencies, maintain the existing system or expand? Congestion pricing offered a unique way forward. It looked like maybe we could do both. It’s unclear if we will figure out the two simultaneously this time around. https://lnkd.in/emV6VV-C

🔌🚗Homeowners are 3x more likely than renters to own an EV. Why? Partly because they have home chargers for plugging in their EVs overnight. Right-to-charge laws, which currently exist across 10 states, are empowering tenants in apartments and condo buildings to install their own charging and level the playing field. Building owners must get ahead of this tenant demand and become “EV-ready”—and software solutions like ours can make it easier and more affordable to deploy and manage charging installations. Thanks Ingrid Malmgren at Plug In America, Ben Prochazka at Electrification Coalition, and Shannon Osaka at Washington Post for bringing attention to this important issue. Click through to learn more about how EV drivers who don't own single-family homes can charge their cars. #evcharging #evcharginginfrastructure

Considering switching to an #electriccar, but with no access to off-road parking, Stirling resident Stephen Gordon turned to Google and came across the pavement-channel solution offered by #EVcharging specialists Kerbo Charge. Stephen (pictured below) took his findings to #Sterling council who turned out to be quite enthusiastic about finding solutions that might help residents to make the switch. The result is a trial of the Kerbo Charge system which began this week – the first of its kind in Scotland. Stephen said: ‘Stirling council is very forward thinking with roadside charging and with the Kerbo Charge channel install, other councils will have to follow suit to keep up. I’m really happy with the result, it looks perfect and you definitely don’t notice it on the pavement.’ The Kerbo Charge system – which recently won backing from Deborah Meaden on Dragon’s Den – involves a channel being cut into the pavement outside homes, allowing residents to charge their EVs on the street from their own supply. They simply insert their charging cable and the specially designed self-closing lid closes behind just like a zip. This solution removes the risk of trips and falls from charging cables trailing across footways and the slim and shallow channel seamlessly integrates with the pavement surface, minimising disruption to existing infrastructure. As the channel is made from PVC, it also boasts a significantly lower #carbonfootprint than metal alternatives. According to the latest Zap Map data, there is currently no financial benefit in switching to electric if you can’t charge at home. A resident that can charge at home pays on average £680 per year to charge their car, as opposed to £1,820 for someone reliant on public chargers. Driving a petrol car instead would cost £1,470 per year. Given that around 40% of UK households can only park on the street, the cost of public charging creates a major barrier to EV adoption. Kerbo Charge Co-founder, Michael Goulden said: ‘Thousands of residents across Scotland are ready to move to electric, but only when they can charge at home. We hope councils across #Scotland will follow Stirling’s lead and make these available for their residents. We want to highlight that they are 100% privately funded with no cost to the taxpayer.’

EV charging and the Kendrick/Drake beef have one thing in common: The world needs more of it. Help your residents feel a sense of Euphoria with on-site chargers, rather than facing the fear of finding a charge at 6:16 in LA. Now's the time to make a Taylor Made plan for prospective residents that own EVs. 📈 Cater to growing sect of renters 📈 Provide valuable amenity 📈 Drive rents "But my residents haven't asked for EV charging!" That's because EV drivers aren't your residents... yet. They're passing by your leasing office en route to your competition with charging stations. Let's connect to make a plan for your community. Your residents are like family - and Family Matters. 🎤 #multifamily #multifamilyhousing #residentexperience

Why does Steven Bartlett think we're 'investable'? 💭 👉 Our through-pavement EV cable channel is simple to install, and even simpler to use. Drivers feed the cable into the channel, plug in and start charging! 👉 Our channels mould to the shape of the pavement, so even on wonky footpaths, it always runs flush to the surface, eliminating trip hazards. 👉 Drivers without off-street parking have access to 5-10x cheaper charging costs at home, granting savings of over £1100 a year. #evs #evcharging #dragonsden #bbc #homecharging

Property owners: if you seek guidance & general knowledge about how much to charge for EV-equipped parking spots for parking and considering idle fees to deter parkers from overstaying the charging window, you have come to the right place! Read our quick blog on determining fair pricing for parking with EV charging stations. https://ow.ly/trla50QqS5l #EV #EVCharging #EVParking #RealEstate #IdleFees #EVChargingParking #PARCS #Multifamily #PropertyOwners #PropertyManagement

POLICY Chat Currently, legislators in Colorado at contemplating a ban on parking minimum requirements. If passed, beginning January 1, 2025, HB24-1304 would prohibit counties or municipalities from establishing or enforcing minimum parking requirements for residential or commercial properties within a metropolitan planning organization. After reviewing proposal, we are concerned about the impact it may have on our goals to increase the number of charging stations for clean transportation such as EVs.  We need greater access to EV charging at home and at work. These are the two "safest" places to recharge an EV. There is a concern that this Bill would make it more challenging to improve access to charging stations, and it works against the State's goals for clean transportation. Any other thoughts? Suggestions on how to balance the need to increase housing and development while also increasing the number of charging ports available. #EVPolicy #evcharging #ColoradoLegislation