On 9/15/19 1:01 PM, Josh L wrote:
I would ask if perhaps you and others, if you drive Teslas,
could start making a little bit more clear to Tesla that here in
Santa Cruz County, Arizona, on the way to Mexico from Tucson, we
have no DCFC of any sort (and we have only one proper J1772, and
that's because I partnered with someone to put it in), and if
they could see it in their hearts, it might eventualy get some
use if they could put something in (though I must admit, it's
not a major thoroughfare, and I would predict any supercharger
here will not get good use at first, so they might want to
compromise by first taking the low cost measure of working with
some hotels in Nogales, AZ to put in destination charging, and
then see how that goes.)
I guess you've been here:?
https://www.tesla.com/charging-partners
I imagine you have lobbied potential Destination Charge hosts? It's
really quite a deal. At least, it used to be. The hosts get free Wall
Connectors and likely a J1772 also. They agree to install and not
charge a fee for charging. They can restrict charging to customers.
I was thrilled a couple of years ago when Matehuala completed the chain
to central Mexico. To the point of getting a new passport. Sadly, I
got cold feet when I started reading about State Department Mexico
travel advisories. This year's long trip was to Canada so I did get to
use the passport.
Are you a frequent traveler to Mexico? If so, do you have comments on
travel safety? I'm guessing Puerto Penasco and Guaymas are attractive
destinations from your area?
About 30 years ago, my wife and I went to Basaseachi (from Texas) in an
Isuzu pickup, then finished crossing the mountains to Hermosillo (where
we were able to get suspension repairs) on a not completed Hwy 16. I
look forward to eventually seeing what progress has been made on that road.
For example, if I go to (or call) one of the local Hyundai
dealers, so far the answer on getting a Kona BEV is "no".
Tesla wants to sell you a car. Traditional dealers do not. Screw 'em.
Help Tesla eat their lunch.
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