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EV-based road transportation is not viable

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Marco:

--- Quote from: nctnico on February 17, 2023, 08:08:55 am ---The problem is even simpler than that: in some cities planning committees won't allow to put that many charging poles in a street anyway.

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If they are forced to by central government there will be little for it.

I guess free standing swing arms like Chargearm are the road of least resistance. Chargebridge is cute in that the horizontal part can retract into the vertical, but a bit over-engineered. Does it really matter that it's less obtrusive when a quarter of the cars on the street are connected at any one time any way? I do like the side-emitting fiber along the cable though.

Put the poles right up at the edge of the sidewalk so private property is less of a concern, won't stop people from suing but less likely they'll win. Charger electronics either below the pavement or at the top of the pole so it doesn't take up extra space. Use right angle connectors so the cable can go straight up from the side of the car. Will probably need a retractable cable with all the mechanical failure it can cause, I don't really see a way to avoid it, it needs to be taut so it's not in the way of pedestrians.

themadhippy:
poles with cables hanging from them lining the streets,how long before the drunks kids start attempting  tarzan  impressions  ?

Marco:

--- Quote from: themadhippy on February 17, 2023, 08:49:57 pm ---poles with cables hanging from them lining the streets,how long before the drunks kids start attempting  tarzan  impressions  ?

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Design the horizontal arm to break way in an easily repaired/reset way? Also do a camera flash when it happens.

PlainName:

--- Quote ---I guess free standing swing arms like Chargearm are the road of least resistance. Chargebridge is cute in that the horizontal part can retract into the vertical, but a bit over-engineered.
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I was thinking something along those lines (but not as neat) earlier when perusing the narrow pavement threadlet. Certainly better than trailing cables over the sidewalk, and cheaper than under. Easier to upgrade as technology moves on, too.

coppice:

--- Quote from: themadhippy on February 17, 2023, 08:49:57 pm ---poles with cables hanging from them lining the streets,how long before the drunks kids start attempting  tarzan  impressions  ?

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At least that  sounds playful. A much bigger issue is pure vandalism.

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