This will work for one person; but, typically, there are multiple outlets per circuit breaker. Two cars trying to pull 10 A each will trip the breaker.
Terry On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 8:50 AM, Stephen A. Lawrence<[email protected]> wrote: > FWIW, right now one can charge up at a lot of the small shopping centers > and stores around Ottawa, if one asks. Typically the outlet is off > someplace, like in the back, not in the main block of spaces. > > The science museum here has outlets at all the spaces, IIRC. > > These are just ordinary 110v outlets, of course. > > Protocol in these parts is to give them a buck for the privilege, but > since storekeepers don't normally ask for anything, it's voluntary. > Reason for paying is, of course, to encourage shopkeepers to keep the > outlets available. > > > > Terry Blanton wrote: >> On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 9:13 AM, Jed Rothwell<[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> It would be offered as an extra-cost >>> amenity, somewhat like valet parking. >> >> Or, at least initially, a free one to attract customers - not unlike >> WiFi. By 2011, there will be several BEVs in mass production and the >> demographics of the drivers are well-known and sought after by >> specific markets. >> >> Terry >> > >
