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Statements like that don't really answer the question. Other reporting on this has said that 75 locations are currently getting build-outs for charging stations

by IncRnd 4y ago

Statements like that don't really answer the question. Other reporting on this has said that 75 locations are currently getting build-outs for charging stations. [1] The actual question is where these will be built. Answering "the parking lot" isn't actually helpful to "where". [1] https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/3879040-usps-to-purchase-9000-electric-vehicles-install-14000-charging-stations/ https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/3879040-usps-t...

kelnos 4y ago
Er, what? "The parking lot" is a perfectly good and reasonable answer to that question.
- Larrikin 4y ago
  Their post history suggests they are pedantic just to be pedantic.
kube-system 4y ago
Yes, they are not being built yet. Where else do you think they would go?
- IncRnd 4y ago
  You are making too many assumptions about the arrival of chargers and BEV in the first place. When looking where the chargers will go, the issue is that the cars aren't necessarily going to be purchased and delivered, either. So, it isn't clear where the chargers will go, if anywhere. Today, there is a small rollout of chargers planned, but that isn't enough to say that many post offices will have chargers. For those reasons, "the parking lot" isn't a feasible answer compared to specifying which post offices or other information. And, the USPS has said they don't know where the chargers will go, possibly a location centralized between several post offices. After all the question was asked by that poster, so it's best to presume that actual information was desired not flippant answers like are in this thread. Many post offices have full lots today, so purchasing more vehicles and retiring some will surely mean there will be even less room for chargers in the parking lot.
  - kube-system 4y ago
    You are correct, we do not have an official answer directly from USPS. The article says they still need to review which routes will work best with BEVs. However, it is highly likely that, for the local offices and route which they find to be suitable they will build chargers in the lots, because 1) others in this space have already done this and it works, and 2) the place where the vehicles are currently parked is the place where it makes the most sense to park the vehicles, logistically. https://www.rivianownersforum.com/attachments/amazon-charging-stations-2-jpg.2796/ https://www.rivianownersforum.com/attachments/amazon-chargin...

by IncRnd 4y ago

kelnos 4y ago

Er, what? "The parking lot" is a perfectly good and reasonable answer to that question.

Larrikin 4y ago
Their post history suggests they are pedantic just to be pedantic.

kube-system 4y ago

Yes, they are not being built yet. Where else do you think they would go?

IncRnd 4y ago
You are making too many assumptions about the arrival of chargers and BEV in the first place. When looking where the chargers will go, the issue is that the cars aren't necessarily going to be purchased and delivered, either. So, it isn't clear where the chargers will go, if anywhere. Today, there is a small rollout of chargers planned, but that isn't enough to say that many post offices will have chargers. For those reasons, "the parking lot" isn't a feasible answer compared to specifying which post offices or other information. And, the USPS has said they don't know where the chargers will go, possibly a location centralized between several post offices. After all the question was asked by that poster, so it's best to presume that actual information was desired not flippant answers like are in this thread. Many post offices have full lots today, so purchasing more vehicles and retiring some will surely mean there will be even less room for chargers in the parking lot.
- kube-system 4y ago
  You are correct, we do not have an official answer directly from USPS. The article says they still need to review which routes will work best with BEVs. However, it is highly likely that, for the local offices and route which they find to be suitable they will build chargers in the lots, because 1) others in this space have already done this and it works, and 2) the place where the vehicles are currently parked is the place where it makes the most sense to park the vehicles, logistically. https://www.rivianownersforum.com/attachments/amazon-charging-stations-2-jpg.2796/ https://www.rivianownersforum.com/attachments/amazon-chargin...