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    We live in a corporate hellhole so you’ll get a screen just big enough to play obnoxious ads instead.

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      Hey, the thoughts I have while I’m showering do not account for the dystopic problems that’ll likely prevent their implementation. My shower is a happy place.

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          You’re only allowed to pee in the shower while you’re in the shower. Common courtesy says you need to sneak into the shower behind OP first.

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      PSA: At every Exxon Mobil I’ve been to, when the screen on the pump starts vomiting up ads as you’re pumping your gas, if you tap the 2nd button from the top on the right side of the screen, it mutes it.

      Enjoy your peaceful gas station visit.

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      This is already done on gaz pumps here. It’s fucking terrible how everything is trying to sell you more shit

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          There are some around here where you can hit all 8 buttons or whatever is there, and NOTHING will mute! Then I just hide back in my car and hide from the hell that is advertising. Most of the time they will mute. What an awful idea to push on people.

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      Maria Menounos has become a little demon inside my skull making me think about her every time I think about deisel.

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          And some, I’ve noticed, actually started labeling the mute button. I couldn’t believe it!

          (Its usually the third button down, on the right, labeled or not.)

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      assuming the charger works… which I’ve heard a certain charger company seems to have trouble keeping their shit functional.

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      lol my kids are always disappointed when we’re done charging on road trips because they weren’t done with the episode of their TV show. We can’t even make it through one whole movie 20 minutes at a time on an all-day road trip. Supercharging really only allows enough time to stretch your legs and go for a quick walk before getting back on the road every ~200 miles or so, which you should absolutely be doing anyway.

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        Supercharging really only allows enough time to stretch your legs and go for a quick walk before getting back on the road every ~200 miles or so, which you should absolutely be doing anyway.

        Tell that to my Canadian friend who considers anything under 7 hours an easy drive

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    A better idea is a vacuum nearby the charger. Meanwhile you pay for the charge you could also pay to vacuum the car. Maybe pay for that water less car wash

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      A car wash and snack bar is a better was to spend 15-30m. This isn’t 2004. EVs don’t need a movie’s length of time to charge unless you’re at home.

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        The drive in theater option would be great for people who live in apartments with no access to a charger. To fully charge, not just top up.

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          A lot of people just use super charger for this use case. 15 min and you get 200mi of range. There is no need to really hang around for over an hour. Its not much worse than a trip to a gas station.

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            15 min for 200mi

            vs

            5 min for 600mi

            Totally equivalent right?

            It’s annoying when EV-angelists act like range is a non issue compared to ICE vehicles. I want to buy an EV, but none of them have the range or charging speed I’d require for my typical drives.

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              600 is a lot. Are you talking about a hybrid?

              My ICE 2015 Cooper and 2019 Volvo S60 float around 300-350mi of range. Which, is right about what all the top EVs get with their extended range battery options.

              But get what works for you. A smaller 200mi entry level battery would be more than enough for my needs. Even with a long trip, I actually want to stop and stretch my legs every 2-3 hours.

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      I’d start with a trash can nearby. Almost none of them that I’ve been to have a trash that’s anywhere close.

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    Yeah, all I can think of is that they would play ads 24/7 right in front of the parking spot.

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    The couple I went to when I rented a polestar didn’t even have like a coffee shop or anything nearby. It seemed like such a wasted opportunity for capitalism to squeeze more money out of the traveling public. Oops I meant provide valuable services.

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    It only takes twenty minutes to fast charge an EV these days. Better to install them at places like Starbucks and McDonalds so travelers can stop, get a drink, and use the bathroom.

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      We have 2 near me. I don’t go as much as I’d like but they’re pretty fun

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      Oh wow you’re right. Those supercharger stations must be pushing a lot of amperage. I had no idea it only took 15 minutes for 200 miles range. I assume there would be battery degradation over time but still impressive.

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        It really depends on the vehicle. The fastest ones (Kia/Hyundai) will charge 10-80% in ~18 minutes (350kW max). Something like a Nissan Leaf can take an hour or more.

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        I assume there would be battery degradation over time but still impressive.

        There is degradation over time. Long term results are showing 10% capacity loss over a 10 year period. So if you start with a 300 mile range, after 10 years of use charging and discharging, you have 270 miles of range.

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    IMO, there’s a lot of things EV charging stations should have that they do not. Free WiFi for one. It doesn’t need to be fast, just enough that you can use the stations app or whatever to buy the electricity. There’s a nontrivial number of stations in places with poor or no 3G/4G connectivity. But it’s obvious that the station has internet somehow, so it can process transactions.

    Then, for any locations that don’t have nearby amenities, maybe a covered area, or small indoor area with vending machines? Like the ones that dispense “fresh brewed coffee” which never seems very fresh. Even if it sucks, it’s something, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

    Toilets. I think this is obvious, so I’ll leave it at that.

    Maybe some picnic tables or benches to rest on so you’re not glued to your driver’s seat.

    Make charging stations actual rest stops.

    For the TV thing, that’s not bad, but I wonder how it would work to pick a movie or something. Alternatively, you could tune it to the local over-the-air channels, then turn the TV on or off based on the presence of a vehicle in the bay.

    IDK, there’s a ton of work still to do.

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    This actually exists here, the first two rows at the Aschheim drive in cinema have chargers.

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    At home, my car plugs in over the weekend once a week

    On long trips, it charges at a fast charger in less time than it takes to get the children toileted and fed. You need to set an alarm on your phone to avoid getting idle fees

    On long trips without kids the in car entertainment is great, but even without it you don’t have much time for YouTube, especially if you need to pee

    (Tesla with premium connectivity)

    With your external screen idea, wouldn’t you prefer one you can cast your own content to?

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    Are there many EVs that don’t have a giant screen with the capability of watching movies?

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    It will be really cool when AR becomes a bigger thing. Then you can watch movies or whatever anywhere.