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by metalman 22 hours ago
the chargers are also giant grid scale storage batteries that charge up at night and then will transfer power to cars durring the day, or whatever other function that provides a service and revenue stream. that the 3000 chargers are optimised for the ultra luxo top of the line chinese cars, says that the marketing strategy in europe is to sell flagship killers AND convienience to certain target populations, while Teslas 20000 chargers will become outmoded. presumably the eu will step in soon and force a tighter standard for chargers, which will favor the highest voltage that can be handled safley, and matches line voltages as closely as possible as the near future will involve insuring grid capacity and grid battery storage that integrates with more and more electrification in general. Keeping those standard is proving to be a challenge in the US because of data centers failing to maintain voltage lock which causes all kind of problems for other customers and the grid operators.