Comment on On renewable energy, it’s time to debunk the ‘transition minerals’ narrative (commentary)
spankysalmon@fedinsfw.app 1 week agoI never said the grid is perfect as is. Just that those saying it cannot handle EVs are blowing smoke.
Notice how few politicians whined about the grid when it came time to talk about data centers? At least not until it came time to reconcile plans against reality…
Notice how the politicians supporting data centers didn’t say “no” from the start, like they always do with pushing EVs?
HerbGrower@slrpnk.net 1 week ago
You can charge an EV on a regular socket. Unless you are driving a lot that would be enough.
The majority of car journeys are less than the distance I cycle to work. You don’t need fast charging for that. When you need it is on the rare occasion you do make a long distance trip. So 100+ kW at motorway service stations and perhaps a few others scattered around is really all you need.
Other places a lot of people park like work and shops could have a few moderate speed ones too, but even where we have them here most people with EVs don’t really use them much. Still, having a few would be pretty helpful for those without home charging options. An hour to charge kind of speed would be fine if it is while shopping, multiple hours if its at work.
spankysalmon@fedinsfw.app 1 day ago
Bingo. Excellent job seeing through the BS lies of purchased figureheads who are FAR too often confused for politicians.
CADmonkey@lemmy.world 1 week ago
That was the big surprise to me with my EV. I can usually get away with charging on a 120v outlet.