Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE

2023-06-18 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
I think what Lawrence is referring to is what Tesla calls it's Mobil Connector https://shop.tesla.com/product/mobile-connector It is also called the UMC Gen 2, it has temp sensors in it's wall plug and the Tesla plug to lower the charging rate if it senses overheating in the connectors. Best regar

Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE

2023-06-18 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
Lawrence - the current Tesla Mobile Connector (UMC GEN 2) https://www.tesla.com/support/home-charging-installation/mobile-connector Is only 32A capable. Scroll down to where "Charge rates for optional adapters" starts and you'll see - "NEMA 6-50 240 volt / 50 amp breaker Maximum 32 amp output Bu

Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE

2023-06-18 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
your house. On Sun, Jun 18, 2023 at 3:34 PM EV@TucsonEV via EV mailto:ev@lists.evdl.org> > wrote: I think what Lawrence is referring to is what Tesla calls it's Mobil Connector https://shop.tesla.com/product/mobile-connector It is also called the UMC Gen 2, it has temp sensors in it

Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE

2023-06-19 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
It's crazy to me that people will spend tens of thousands for an EV, then want to cheap out and spend as little as possible on an EVSE. Hopefully people aren't also cheaping out on tires! On Sun, Jun 18, 2023 at 11:04 PM EV@TucsonEV via EV mailto:ev@lists.evdl.org> > wrote: Hi,

Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE

2023-06-20 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
idential power in the US almost never has anything other > than > single-phase, and it's split with the neutral being the center tap, so 3 > wires > come in, 2 > are the 240V "hots" and one is neutral, so we can connect our 120V loads to > neutral > and o

[EVDL] White House welcomes Tesla to take advantage of federal dollars for chargers

2023-06-20 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-says-tesla-chargers-available-feder al-dollars-long-they-include-ccs-2023-06-09/ I don't know how many of you caught this Reuters article, it seems that Tesla Superchargers are great for America as long as they include the U.S. charging standard conn

Re: [EVDL] White House welcomes Tesla to take advantage of federal dollars for chargers

2023-06-20 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
And don't for get the EVSE manufactures that have announced support for NACS ABB Blink Charging Chargepoint EVgo FLO Tritium Wallbox Everybody is looking towards the Tesla NACS network because it just works... Best regards, Rush Dougherty TucsonEV www.TucsonEV.com > -Original Message

Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE

2023-06-21 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
hat the term "UMC" or "Universal Mobile Connector" is seen nowhere in the manual text at all, nor is it anywhere in their documentation. The URL doesn't matter, it could just be legacy. On Tue, Jun 20, 2023 at 1:51 AM EV@TucsonEV via EV mailto:ev@lists.evdl.org> > w

Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 128, Issue 17

2023-06-21 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
The J1772 SAE Specifications state - 5.1 Electrical Ratings Table 9 - AC charging electrical ratings (North America) Charge Method Nominal Supply Voltage Max Current Branch Circuit Breaker (V) (Amps-continu

Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 128, Issue 17

2023-06-22 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
Hi all, Since the EVListLackey ?? didn't figure home charging, where a vast number of EV owners charge, I thought I try and see what the cost is with my Eleco here in Tucson TEP. I have what's called 'Residential Super Off-Peak TOU EV'. The TOU EV is from 10PM to 5AM 7 days a week. When I ne

[EVDL] California's bidirectional EV charging mandate

2023-06-22 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
https://chargedevs.com/newswire/will-californias-bidirectional-ev-charging-manda te-bring-tesla-on-board-with-bidirectional-charging/?

Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 128, Issue 17

2023-06-23 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
EV List Lackey via EV > Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2023 9:09 PM > To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List > Cc: EV List Lackey > Subject: Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 128, Issue 17 > > On 22 Jun 2023 at 13:27, EV@TucsonEV via EV wrote: > > > Since the EVListLackey ?? didn'

[EVDL] EV charging is changing

2023-08-28 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
https://chargedevs.com/features/how-automakers-disappointment-in-electrify-ameri ca-drove-them-into-teslas-arms-ev-charging-is-changing-part-1

Re: [EVDL] EV charging is changing

2023-08-28 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
om: EV On Behalf Of EV List Lackey via EV > Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 5:13 PM > To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List > Cc: EV List Lackey > Subject: Re: [EVDL] EV charging is changing > > On 28 Aug 2023 at 10:40, EV@TucsonEV via EV wrote: > > > How automakers

[EVDL] EV charging is changing - Tesla NACS vs CCS

2023-08-30 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
https://chargedevs.com/features/ev-charging-is-changing-part-2-no-nacs-is-not-to days-tesla-connector/ Here's part 2 and https://chargedevs.com/features/ev-charging-is-changing-part-3-why-teslas-nacs-i s-unlikely-to-kill-ccs/ Part 3 My only complaint about the Tesla plug and inlet

[EVDL] Airphibian (car/airplane) with electric drive motor

2023-09-03 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
Hello all, I thought the group might enjoy this. My father recently passed at 101 years old. He was the test pilot for the Airphibian (www.Airphibian.com ), the first car/airplane that was certified by the CAA in 1949, it is currently in the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Cent

[EVDL] why public EVSE's are so unreliable

2023-09-12 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
https://chargedevs.com/newswire/why-are-public-ev-chargers-so-unreliable-the-ind ustrys-history-provides-clues/

Re: [EVDL] Right to Repair Tesla vs Aptera

2023-09-19 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
> -Original Message- > From: EV On Behalf Of David Heacock via EV > Subject: [EVDL] Right to Repair Tesla vs Aptera > > I guess some people are making money on > teaching Tesla owners how to get the most out of their vehicles. Really? > That's the biggest understatement of the year! J

[EVDL] SolarEdge unveils new bidirectional DC-coupled EV charger

2023-10-06 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
https://chargedevs.com/newswire/solaredge-unveils-new-bidirectional-dc-coupled-e v-charger/? SolarEdge Technologies has unveiled a new bidirectional DC EV charger. The new charger will enable solar-powered Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) functionalities, and is expected to be comme

Re: [EVDL] Leaf headlights cover replacement saga

2023-10-15 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
Totally agree with Cor. I had an Insight with very yellow/faded headlight lens, I bought 2 kits actually, followed the directions and it was a night and day improvement! Best regards, Rush Dougherty TucsonEV www.TucsonEV.com > -Original Message- > From: EV On Behalf Of Cor van de

[EVDL] EV Infrastructure insights

2023-10-20 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
https://www.here.com/ev-index-2023 Here's an interesting study that compares EV charging infrastructure in US and Europe. And also breaks down the infrastructure ranking state by state which show Charging points per road length, avg. charger power, EV market share 2022 and EV fleet per charging

[EVDL] 'Facts' about EV's debunked

2023-10-28 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-21-misleading-myths-about-electric-vehicle s/ Great detailed explanations about the lies that get talked about for EV's. Studies done mainly in UK and Europe, but certainly applicable to us here in the US. A great link to keep for future reference or to

[EVDL] bp orders $100 million worth of Tesla EV chargers

2023-10-31 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
https://chargedevs.com/newswire/bp-orders-100-million-worth-of-tesla-ev-chargers /? Looks like the gassers are going to start sharing their territory with us Evers. That's about 1000 superchargers or if you figure 20 superchargers (rebranded to BP) that is 50 existing or new gas stations wi

Re: [EVDL] EV charger placement [bp orders $100 million worth of Tesla EV chargers]

2023-11-01 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
Peri Hartman via EV wrote > The principal factor is the rate of charge. Currently, that's at least > 20 minutes for most cars and possibly an hour or more. You might recall my recent > experience with the Bolt (overall very good) where it took over an hour for 25% to > 85%. I might have to go to

[EVDL] California solicits applications for $40 million in NEVI EV charging grants

2023-11-03 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
https://chargedevs.com/newswire/california-solicits-applications-for-40-million- in-nevi-ev-charging-grants/ I can just see it now, in a few years there are going to be massive parking lots in Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Baja Calif where parking for gas guzzlers are going to be parked for $20

Re: [EVDL] EV's not a green success.

2023-11-04 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
> Part of the problem is that our "leaders" are actually followers. Entirely true and as it should be, after all we elect our leaders and they are supposed to follow the will of the people. And if we don't think they are 'following' us, then we don't re-elect them as was the case with trump (one

Re: [EVDL] EV's not a green success.

2023-11-04 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
Well, once again, it looks like the thread has strayed from EV's into politics... Best regards, Rush Dougherty TucsonEV 1014 E King St Tucson AZ 85719 520 240 7493 www.TucsonEV.com EV List Lackey wrote - > "To understand the Republican party, or the Democratic party, for that matter, it is

Re: [EVDL] Ram truck hybrid

2023-11-07 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
Peri wrote on November 07, 2023 11:01 AM > These vehicles are so big that I imagine the penalty for carying around a > relatively > small gas engine and fuel tank is minimal. Interestingly enough, one of my recent jobs was supplying J1772 Inlets with 6m of 10AWG cord to a company that used se

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Cybertruck buyer's remorse not allowed?

2023-11-12 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
Also note that the pdf that the provision is contained in has on the last page - 5 pages of 4 Attention to detail... Best regards, Rush Dougherty TucsonEV www.TucsonEV.com > -Original Message- > From: EV On Behalf Of EV List Lackey via EV > Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2023 5:00 P

[EVDL] Kit being bought, is the caboodle far behind

2023-11-21 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
Major UK petrol station chain to buy Tesla EV chargers https://chargedevs.com/newswire/major-uk-petrol-station-chain-to-buy-tesla-ev-ch argers/ British petrol station operator EG Group plans to buy Tesla fast charging stations for its evpoint European EV charging network. This is the second

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Yet more bad PR for Tesla

2023-12-21 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
Speaking of recalls, did you see that Toyota is recalling roughly 1 million cars in the U.S. because the front passenger air bags may not deploy properly in a crash, posing additional risk of injury to riders. And in November, the company recalled 1.9 million RAV4 sport utility vehicles in the U.S.

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Yet more bad PR for Tesla

2023-12-21 Thread EV@TucsonEV via EV
Tesla Yes, I recall the rapid acceleration issue they had years ago that they blamed on the drivers. Sent from AT <https://more.att.com/currently/imap> &T Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, December 21, 2023, 7:58 AM, EV@TucsonEV via EV wrote: Speaking of recalls, did you se