Charge your Volt at a "Smartlet".

HoosierRon · 03-24-2008, 06:37 PM

"Smartlets" could charge plug-in vehicles from sidewalk

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According to Automotive News, Loenthal envisions Smartlets available for EVs and PHEVs in urban areas where people normally park their cars: parking lots, offices, stores, etc. Of course, Smartlet-like chargers are already available (for free) in some areas, like London.

GM likes the idea, but is taking a hands-off approach, but GM's vice president of global program management. Jon Lauckner, told Lowenthal and Mandal last fall that Smartlets are "a good idea."

GMusa · 03-24-2008, 06:43 PM

Thats a really really good idea!!!!

scout62 · 03-24-2008, 07:12 PM

They had plug in stations at CostCo when the EV1 was around, never saw them get used.

big swede · 03-24-2008, 09:00 PM

I mentioned this when I first learned of the Volt. It could be just like a parking meter but you put in money for a charge. Employers could get creative and offer free charging to certain emplyees or use it as incentive. If employers had chargers, even for pay, it could basically end gas useage during the week for just about everyone.

ctaylorzl1 · 03-25-2008, 12:14 AM

Never thought of it, but its a great idea! Especially like big swede said, about charging at work and such! That being said, I am still against electric vehicles.

**ChevroletRevived** · 03-25-2008, 12:22 AM

This is an idea that has been around in a different forms for a while. In this application it's very smart. Basically a parking meter with a charging outlet. You can put in coins to charge it, I like the way they are implementing this a LOT. Interesting name too!

ctaylorzl1 · 03-25-2008, 01:07 AM

I bet Big Oil has already patented this idea and started working on it, so they will pickup the slack that will be lost from hybrid/electric cars!

gerardo_zg · 03-25-2008, 01:18 AM

I have a question. What's the main source of electrical energy in USA?

ronald mcretard · 03-25-2008, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ctaylorzl1

Never thought of it, but its a great idea! Especially like big swede said, about charging at work and such! That being said, I am still against electric vehicles.

Why are you against EVs? If you mean you wouldn't buy one yourself, then fine, but if not please explain.

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Originally Posted by gerardo_zg

I have a question. What's the main source of electrical energy in USA?

Coal, which we have a huge supply of. But you're right, we should just keep buying oil from people that hate us instead.

NoNameDenton · 03-25-2008, 01:46 AM

Even Wal-Mart is getting in on this game, but somehow I think this will all backfire on us somehow, maybe drive up the electrical use that we pay more or something

**ChevroletRevived** · 03-25-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NoNameDenton

Even Wal-Mart is getting in on this game, but somehow I think this will all backfire on us somehow, maybe drive up the electrical use that we pay more or something

Not if you have solar panels!

NoNameDenton · 03-25-2008, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevroletRevived

Not if you have solar panels!

Maybe, but as no technology does not come with some pitfalls, we will have to see what they are for this one, not to mention the fact that the Volt is going to be more expensive then previosuly thought, enough so that GM said they are willing to take the LOSS from the car.

mgescuro · 03-25-2008, 01:53 AM

The Bay Area is already ahead of you GM!

A number of BART stations have electric vehicle plug-in stations already. Had 'em for years too.
What would be smart would be to upgrade the parking meters to be dual-charging stations and parking meters.

**mikmak** · 03-25-2008, 02:51 AM

I think copper just became good investment again. How many stupid kids are going to start hacking those things off (whilsted video phoned of course) Jackass style. Anyone wonder why your antenna retracts into your car?

gerardo_zg · 03-25-2008, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ronald mcretard

Why are you against EVs? If you mean you wouldn't buy one yourself, then fine, but if not please explain.

Coal, which we have a huge supply of. But you're right, we should just keep buying oil from people that hate us instead.

I see, so there it goes the enviromentalist argument of electric cars. As for buying oil from people that hates you, I couldn't care less.

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