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Tesla using CCS-1 to 'bridge the gap'

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by bwilson4web, Nov 23, 2023.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    2018 Tesla Model 3
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    Recently, I drove from Horseshoe Casino & Hotel, free Tesla L2 charging, to Waterview Casino & Hotel, free J1772 charging. Both gave me 'players card', free, overnight rooms:
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    Two routes, one with a lot of Superchargers along the Interstate but I like driving the flat land, the former, Mississippi floodplain but there was just one fast DC charger, Flo, at the GM dealer. Ordinarily, I avoid dealer charging as often their ICE inventory and any chargers and are locked up outside of business hours. But near noon, this was a nice experience. In the middle of pickup truck region, they were nice and aware a new Bolt is coming. The Flo charger was a surprise.

    The CCS-1 fast charger is operated by Flo, a Canadian company based out of Montreal which suggests the hardware was selected by GM corporate. Quite a contrast to find in rural Mississippi. But other than an oil spot on the adjacent parking spot ... good enough. But like many locally funded, fast DC chargers, a maximum charge rate of ~60-65 kW. Not great but clean restroom and friendly staff.

    I prefer playing dice (aka., craps) and found:
    • Horseshoe Tunica MS- free Tesla L2 charging, free 'player's card' room, and $15 table
    • Goldstrike Tunica MS - free J1772 charging (full of Teslas) and $10 table, comp breakfast
    • Fitsgerald Tunica MS - no charging and only one table, not open
    • Waterview Vicksburg MS - free J1772 charging, free 'player's card' room, and $10 table
    • Riverwalk Vicksburg MS - $5 table and $20 'table play' chips
    • Left with $1,500 and deposited $2,750 when I got home (called 'gambling' not 'winning')
    Bob Wilson
     
    #1 bwilson4web, Nov 23, 2023
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