New York Dealing With Shortage of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
FOX Business correspondent Jeff Flock reports on New York City’s electric vehicle charger shortage amid the state’s decision to ban gas-powered cars by the year 2035.
New York has a solution for the problem of a “complicated” It is facing a shortage of electric vehicle charging stations before it can implement its plans. By 2035, ban sales of gasoline-powered vehicles.
FOX Business’ Jeff Flock Thursday’s New York City report stated that they will need another 40,000 plugs in order to meet demand by 2030. According to the last credible report of New York City in 2020, they have currently 1,500 public plugs.
NYC will need additional 40,000 EV charging station to meet its demand. (Photo by Kena Betancur/VIEW Press via Getty Images. / Getty Images.
New York City has a shortage of DC fast charging stations, which can refuel an electric car in as little as 20-30 minutes. They have 117 chargers at the moment and require more than 5,500 to reach their 2030 goal.
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Flock was told Varney & Co.Thursday’s report stated that New York City’s most recent credible report was in 2020 and that the city has since updated its reports. “probably” More chargers have been implemented since the release.
Flock stated that the city is still thriving despite this. “well short” The 2030 goal.
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According to New York City, approximately 50% of New Yorkers park their cars on the streets. This creates a unique problem. Their electric vehicle push.
Flock pointed out that chargers are best placed in a charging station. “where the people are,” PlugNYC is an online city network that provides public access to EV chargers. Some charging stations are very popular, such as the one he mentioned in Thursday’s Varney & Co.’ segment.
The PlugNYC reviews for New York City’s 4 West 93rd St. charging station are shown above. PlugNYC refers to the city’s public network electric vehicle charging station. (Fox News/ Fox News).
Flock reported from a station charging at 4 West 93rd Street. This station received a lot of complaints from customers. These reviews have shed light on some of these unique issues associated with electric vehicles being mandated.
“One person says this is slow and expensive, often blocked by ice. Another one says blocked by a car. Another says ice from this morning until now. And another says a Tesla is parked there, but it’s not charging,” Flock claimed to Stuart Varney, host.
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A nationwide push for electric cars has led to a “complicated” New York City is facing a problem that could have a long-lasting impact on residents.
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