@WorldFullofJunk@RichardWellings I'd love to see an image of some.
In the UK we generally have less space. Stevenage was an interesting example of how underlaid cycling lanes can work beneath road systems.
https://t.co/ikdLOof99E
@WorldFullofJunk@RichardWellings I think the problem here is space. The obvious solution is to leave the cyclists on the roads with the cars, but then we end up having the same discussion just with different hurty objects.
@Con_Tomlinson I think his Father struck a balance, but yes, I was thinking the same thing as I listened to that statement.
His poise and emotional control were impressive. I hope to see him on a podcast or two in the future.
Smart charger rates are not home electricity rates, so the whole "I want to charge from home because it's cheaper", which is the entire genesis of the original post, is rendered mute.
You can't have anonymous charge points in front of every parking space. Because someone has to pay for that power and maintenance when people drive into them.
So I mentioned Alberta in a previous post. Didn't get a chance to explain them further before I got blocked by @renewablesmiffy
So those are mandatory and are paid for from a central fund because they power car block heaters.
In the middle of winter they get down to - 40 so every car is fitted with them so that the engine block doesn't crack.
So I understand that it's not impossible. I'm just pointing out why it's improbable or cost ineffective.
Again, this original post is trying to quantify a problem for 11 million households. "Muh supply cable" is not going to cover it. You are oversimplifying this into absurdity.
@RichardWellings I think the costs could be covered easily.
https://t.co/2JcuTSmAeU
Or you give cyclists financial incentives to rat out each other. Most of them seem like the type.
Because you HAVE a billion Krone oil fund and you DON'T have the most expensive electricity in the modern world.
I'm aware it's possible.
Alberta has plug sockets outside quite a few of its parking spaces so people can plug their block heaters in over winter.
But of course, the electricity is centrally paid for.
Okay, so just putting to the side the amount of infrastructure required to do that.
People are paying for their own electricity, so you'd have to have a way of billing each person per charge point. Now someone has to come round and maintain.
Between terrice and apartment complexes, we are looking at 11 million dwellings. I'm not sure how many parking spaces.
@ahighley@Artemisfornow That would require people to park better. Not perfectly, but more accurately than they do. Then there's the inefficiency of transfer.
But yeah, I don't think it's a bad idea!