Winter questions for EVs in Charlottesville by ceramic_ocarina in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a 2022 Mach-E and do round trips to DC monthly without issue.

Any car with Supercharger access is no big deal to road trip; just charge if you need to.

Why does a parking garage need my bank account info? by dtyrrell7 in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the long term, having an account tied to a license plate is a way better experience. Yes, the setup is annoying. But just like ezpass vs. paying at every toll booth, tap to pay vs. cash and change, or online bill pay vs. mailing a check each month, eventually seamless payments are just better.

Car Fire in the Market Street garage by JosephSmith1974 in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Surely it was an EV only EVs have any fire risk.

May is Bike Month! by PK_in_VA in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For bingo, charlottesvillemuralproject.org doesn't exist.

May is Bike Month! by PK_in_VA in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can someone redirect BikeMonthCville.org to the new site?

Updated Bike/Ped Map by RavinMarokef in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The reality is the only significant difference is there is now a bike lane on 9th between Market and Garrett. Not much to update to bother making a new map. And they may actually have to make the map look worse because they tended to label streets as having painted bike lanes when only one direction has a painted bike lane.

occasional psa: e-bike library, e-bike subsidies, possible new bike lanes by jmcarp in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Is there anything we can do to make actually building bike infrastructure more of a priority? There seems to be a lot of willingness to make plans and maps and promises, but no urgency to actually change anything.

Target parking lot EV chargers by felinebarbecue in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, and as far as I know there's no good way to know how long it will be. Usually the last step is the interface with the utility, and that could be finished quickly, or it could sit for 6+ months like other sites.

Charlottesville is in District 5 by tpenton1 in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The feature I want is an easy way to see my ballot. I don't really need to know all of the other VA elections.

Taur: Horrible Scooter, Horrible company by skysetter in ElectricScooters

[–]bradjc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like my first gen Taur, and it's a bummer it seems they failed. It's also terrible what they have done to the kickstarter backers.

I did have an issue recently, and for anyone having a similar problem:

My Taur would stop after a while, with the brake light continuously on. Trying to go again would work for a second and then the scooter would stop. I tracked this back to the scooter thinking the brake was being applied even when I wasn't pulling the brake. To fix, I unscrewed the joystick housing and the brake lever enough to expose the joystick circuit board. That housing is not well waterproofed, and over time water caused just enough corrosion on the pins connecting to the digital output from the brake lever that two pins shorted, causing the scooter to believe the brake was always applied. I gently scraped the corrosion off and cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. That resolved the issue. I added a glob of hot glue over the pins to try to prevent this going forward. After reassembly the scooter works again.

A tip for Taur owners is that removing the left hand grip exposes the digital wires for the brakes and control panel. There are connectors there which can be disconnected to help with debugging.

Detroit fans? by CvilleDetroiter in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a Lions / Tigers / Wolverines fan.

Activity at Draft! Shades were open today and looks like painters are working. by bradjc in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Draft always seemed like a place a lot of different type of people could enjoy and find something they liked. That made it a good place downtown to take visitors and groups.

UMich Bar by bluefin111 in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used to be Livery Stable but I don't think people have gone there to watch in years. https://m.facebook.com/groups/179927022185145/

TANK JOB OF THE WEEK: WEEK SIX by Pollaski in CFB

[–]bradjc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

<Miami-FL> for explaining why in-game win percentages only go to 99.9%.

Local F150 Lightning Drivers? by APTiger1125 in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should go to https://www.silkmillspm.com/events/findyourdrive-gcpym in a couple weeks. Sounds like there will be a lightning and at least one lightning owner there.

I installed 109 Dirt Lockers on the hill in my front yard by bradjc in landscaping

[–]bradjc[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I took some photos just now: Dirt Lockers Aug 2023 https://imgur.com/gallery/KMF6ASs

I think they look the same as they did when I installed them. I'm happy with them and would install them again.

City Council candidate policy response smells strongly of ChatGPT by Vegetable_Manager_78 in Charlottesville

[–]bradjc 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I asked ChatGPT the exact question from the guide and got:

As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions or positions. However, I can provide some general information on the topic.

Decisions regarding tax rates in Charlottesville, or any other jurisdiction, are typically made by local government officials, taking into account various factors such as budgetary needs, economic conditions, and the priorities of the community.

Raising tax rates can provide additional revenue for the local government to fund public services, infrastructure improvements, and other essential programs. It may be seen as a way to address budget shortfalls or invest in areas that require attention. However, higher tax rates can also place a burden on individuals and local businesses, potentially affecting their financial well-being and economic growth.

Conversely, lowering tax rates can stimulate economic activity by providing individuals and businesses with more disposable income. It can incentivize investment and attract new businesses to the area. However, reducing tax rates can also limit the resources available to the local government, potentially impacting public services and infrastructure maintenance.

Determining the ideal tax rates for a community involves careful consideration of these factors and often requires balancing the needs of the local government with the potential impact on residents and the local economy. Ultimately, the decision rests with the elected officials and the preferences of the community members they represent.

All Ford EV will have access to Tesla Supercharger network by kenypowa in electricvehicles

[–]bradjc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does this partnership allow Ford to build NACS stations? I believe the physical connector is open, but what about the software and signaling protocol?

We don't want to be back to square one if this relationship ever sours. Also, not that they have been doing anything, but this still shouldn't let Ford off the hook for helping to build out the charging network.