Of course, if it were the only pump for miles, and the other driver was likely to be in the can for hours, there would be a little more temptation. :lol:smkettner said:So if at a two nozzle gas station and someone goes inside to use the restroom..... do you take the nozzle that has clicked off out and put it into yours because an electric vehicle blocked the other pump? Of course you would put in your own credit card but still most people will wait patiently for the space to become free.
Somehow, posting my number online doesn't seem like an improvement to me...gmuzhik said:How about posting on this or some EV owner web site a cross reference of license plate number to cell phone number for these kind of situations? That way we don't need to leave our phone number on the dash for passers-by to see or abuse.
Packet said:Honestly, I think until there is more charging infrastructure, it's only polite to put a contact information card on the dashboard when charging. I always do so at public chargers!
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1065314_gm-riles-ca-electric-car-world-again-over-ab475-charger-sharing-ban/page-2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;TangoKilo said:If you have set your timer on a public charger then you are an inconsiderate hog. If you have a Volt and you are plugged in for an hour or more and my LEAF is empty, then I'll unplug your car and put a note under your windshield wiper. It's very unfortunate that we have to deal with this all due to a woefully inadequate charging infrastructure... :ugeek:
If someone unplugs your car for a couple hours (to plug THEIR car if for an hour or two because they're bone dry), and then plugs you back in, it will be fruitless. Your timer (after disconnection) will we worthless. You have effectively caused an 'incident' worthy of being labeled a misdemeanor ... especially in CA, and states following CA law.smkettner said:I am not sure why the timer override was unexpected.
I have my timer set to charge at night to use off peak power. Any opportunity charging I use the timer override. I am not going to reset the timer every random time I pull up to a public charger.
OK, your choice, but I will. Even apart from a manual disconnect, what if there is a momentary power failure or a hiccup in the EVSE? Actually "reset the timer" makes it sound worse than it is. To turn it off:smkettner said:I have my timer set to charge at night to use off peak power. Any opportunity charging I use the timer override. I am not going to reset the timer every random time I pull up to a public charger.
I don't think it says that; I've only heard that from GM apologists trying to explain the law. In any case, even if AB475 does make unplugging someone a crime, the penalty stipulated in the law is applied to the victim of the crime, not to the perpetrator. It is the car that gets unplugged which can be ticketed and towed. AB475 outlaws sharing what you have; taking what you want without permission is just fine. There's a long thread on the subject: http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5288hill said:Legislation was pushed through (By GM of course) that if you DARE unplug any vehicle (even if it's charge lights show it's all done charging ... even if a charge protocol placard on the vehicle says 'go ahead and unplug if needed) you are committing a misdemeanor.
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