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How Does Somebody Get an EV Parking Space at Disney World?
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MickeyLuv'r
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Fair. The electricity it generates for my car to run is still used far more efficiently than any internal combustion engine vehicle. On average, ICE cars waste 80% of the fuel they use, vs 20% wasted in EVs.
Then what are the electric BMW drivers?BMW has also embraced electric and hybrids.
Give them time to sell a few more.
erstwo
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In 2006, I bought my first hybrid vehicle. Since EVs were much rarer at that time, a lot of 'eco friendly encouragement' parking spots were labeled "Hybrid/ Electric Vehicles". As time went on, EV charging poles were installed in some of these locations - at which point, I stopped parking in these spaces - especially since my hybrid is a mid size SUV. However, I still often see a Prius (or something similar) parking in these spots - local zoo, art musuem, parking decks, etc. I figure it must be maddening to the EV crowd.
I think 'hybrid' has morphed from meaning a car that 'mostly uses gas for power but also pulls on electric' to 'a car that mostly uses electric but also pulls on gas backup when needed' - but I must be in the minority!
Yep.
Those are PHEVs and EREVs - which are electric cars first that have a gas engine for backup, either to power the wheels (PHEV) or charge the battery in real time (EREV/some PHEV)
Wendy Pleakley
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For a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) I wouldn't call the gas engine a "backup". A Prius Prime for example can drive up to 25 miles/40 km on battery and then the gas engine kicks in.
They're not meant to be used strictly as an electric vehicle. People can go months or years without refilling the gas tank, but that's not necessarily typical. In fact, it's important to burn gas some of the time because after a year or so it should be cycled out.
My daily commute and any errands can be completed solely in electric mode, but anything beyond that I use gas as expected. Saying the gas engine is a backup is a bit misleading in terms of stating how these cars are meant to be used, IMO.
I know, I’m simplifying it. The proper phrase would be range extender, but as a former Volt owner, I called it my backup because I knew I wouldn’t have to worry.
graphite1326
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Hi.
While I went to extremes to demonstrate the differences, given the MANY different ICE and EV powertrains out there, the point still stands - EV powertrains are far more efficient than ICE powertrains.
Best regards,
An automotive designer who works every day with powertrain engineers.
graphite1326
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Which 80% troubles you? The inefficiency in ICE or the efficiency of EV?
graphite1326
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Can’t argue well, so arguing to argue?
Just a tip I learned today.
Disney studios has 4 charging spots divided between two chargepoint units with two plugs each.
The Chargepoint unit on the left works perfectly. However the one on the right is out of service, and the spots are blocked off with cones. Today, out of curiosity, I decided to test them out.
The plug on the right side (facing towards the park) is physically damaged damaged one and should never be used, even if it gives your car a charge. However, the plug on the left side works with SOME cars. It charged my Bolt EUV perfectly today, but a CM told me that it never works with their Nissan Leaf.
In a pinch, you should try that specific plug at studios to see if it works.
Disney studios has 4 charging spots divided between two chargepoint units with two plugs each.
The Chargepoint unit on the left works perfectly. However the one on the right is out of service, and the spots are blocked off with cones. Today, out of curiosity, I decided to test them out.
The plug on the right side (facing towards the park) is physically damaged damaged one and should never be used, even if it gives your car a charge. However, the plug on the left side works with SOME cars. It charged my Bolt EUV perfectly today, but a CM told me that it never works with their Nissan Leaf.
In a pinch, you should try that specific plug at studios to see if it works.
Not quite WDW related, but Universal is adding a load of chargers to their garages. 12 Tesla Superchargers (hopefully open ones with magic docks) and 48 J1772 (L2) connectors run by Chargepoint.
Just from this installation, Universal will have more chargers on its property than WDW has.
Source: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/thr...-universal-studios-north-garage-fll-5.294845/
Just from this installation, Universal will have more chargers on its property than WDW has.
Source: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/thr...-universal-studios-north-garage-fll-5.294845/
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graphite1326
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Well the OP did say they didn't want to be inconvenienced and wanted to park THEIR car in that spot while they went to the park. Forget anyone else that wants to charge a vehicle.
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