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Once the ball is rolling
I consider myself a serious octane blooded German, having worked in automotive for many years. Please let me offer my opinion.
Germans most often are not the first to adopt, but once critical mass is reached, things are hard to stop.
Just think of the taycan - of course not quick to the market, but who would call that a half hearted attempt?
EV adoption will be the same thing and the tipping point is coming pretty soon I think.
In terms of layout on micro and macro level, Germany is very different from the US:
- only 5% live in a million people city
- smaller cities have a full infrastructure and are not rural in the sense
- disrance between gas stations is close - much closer than in France for example
- most profitable business for gas statiins already today is 7/11 type business, not gas - many look more like a combination of a mart and a caffee
- most stations that closed were the really small ones, so current ones typically will have spots to park
- In Germany, people walk the sidewalk, from a gas station you can most often walk to something else meaningful like a caffee or shop
I think it us a helpfull idea:
Will not solve range issues by itself, but will help get to the tipping point quicker
If gas demand goes down, gas station owners will welcome the chance to attract people for 45 min
Let’s see how it plays out, but would not be surprised if German EV density ranks top 5 relatively soon.
What's wrong with this picture?
It may not be enough
Very narrow minded design ( minds ) usualy the Germans can think BIG. You need to in this case, and combine facilities and features . Charge and load em up... on the other side !
I think it is inEVitable...
German government and common sense?
Some of what's being discussed here is why hybrids will probably always make more sense than EVs. As with many other things there are many feel good nonsensical decisions
Germany
This isn't a huge problem
Once the ball is rolling
Two things I'd like to add. One, I think applies most anywhere with high density. I doubt unique to San Diego. #1 is people (especially retired folks like myself)
