ARTICLE: Post-hurricane charging

[Fmc]

I noticed the RAN In Lake Charles has what appears to be a giant battery pack. I wonder if this is to provide power when the grid is down. https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/09/what-if-a-hurricane-comes-you-only-have-an-electric-car/

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[RedRaiderRivian]

I noticed the RAN In Lake Charles has what appears to be a giant battery pack. I wonder if this is to provide power when the grid is down. https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/09/what-if-a-hurricane-comes-you-only-have-an-electric-car/

Do you have pictures of the battery pack? Google Street View only shows the stations and associated cabinets that convert power to DC.

 

[CompilerBreak]

I don't think RAN is using these, but saw them on Out of Spec recently https://www.xcharge.us/product/netzeroseries They use a battery, primarily as a buffer so they can be tapped into a more normal 20-80a circuit, recharge slowly, but still output DCFC. You would theoretically get a charge or two with the power out. However, I think they would still need internet to process payments.

 

[Riviot]

However, I think they would still need internet to process payments.

 

[MidnightRivian]

I’m very glad Rivian, Ford and GMC customer have access to the Tesla network.

It’s always good to have options especially during bad weather.

FPL had a mobile charging station setup in Florida where a Ford Lightning Forum member was able to get a top off charge.

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