I would consider purchasing a full EV truck or van in a few years for strictly local work-related travel after the broader market works out these types of issues. I would primarily charge at home from our large PV system in the afternoons (as a big cost-saving measure) and never venture too far because of these charging trip-planning issues. It would be nerve-racking (even before I started) to attempt a trip of 1,500 miles. The guy in this article fell victim to all the hype and did not do his homework.
If the trip-planning system was made by Tesla and he was able to use Tesla charging stations, his trip would have still have been frustrating (and costly), but he probably would have made it to his destination reliably. Ford has a ton of work to do in this arena.
My understanding is that Ford’s full EVs are not selling very well and their hybrid models are selling much better. As a result, Ford announced that they will be beefing-up production of hybrids. So, Ford also bought into the hype (and/or knuckled-under to the environmental cabal) and is also paying the price. Whereas, Toyota has resisted the full EV hype and is still focused on much more pragmatic hybrids.
Another step towards standardization for charging…
This is the only workable option at this point in time.
Access to charging stations will not fix the fact that California, Texas (in the winter) can’t keep their lights on as it is. So let’s add to the load. Charging a battery doesn’t take any power…
Just 746 watts per horsepower. How much horsepower does your current vehicle have? 149,200 watts?
The Big Guy can’t talk, never mind do math…
Carful it’s a jungle out there.
Rolling coal is the illegal manipulation of emission controls allowing a diesel engine to emit thick bursts of black soot. During the Trump presidency, it became a means of harassing protesters and drivers of clean-energy cars, and generally expressing disdain for liberals.
Online videos celebrate rolling coal, but practitioners are getting a comeuppance.
Twice this month, operations with names such as Gorilla Performance and Sinister Diesel pleaded guilty in federal court to Conspiracy to Violate the Clean Air Act and agreed to $1 million fines each, according to federal records reviewed by Raw Story.
The Environmental Protection Agency has made it a “national priority” to erase what it says is “a significant contributor to air pollution.” A 2020 EPA report said 15 percent of diesel trucks in the U.S. are rigged to “delete” emissions controls.
. . . or walk or ride a bicycle, or climb stairs, or remember . . .
Not an Electric Vehicle? 
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV and Kia’s Sorrento SUV.
Documents posted Wednesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say the anti-lock brake control module can leak fluid and cause an electrical short, which can touch off a fire while the vehicles are parked or being driven.
The automakers are advising owners to park outdoors and away from structures until repairs are done.
Roll Coal. 
Rollin coal has been a southern man’s fart spray for as long as I can remember. I think it is hilarious that this offensive behavior has now rattled the EPA. Best not pick on the Libs, the government has 6 ways to Sunday to come at you.
Peak load and average load are two distinct topics.
Incentives to defer charging away from peaks are widely available for both electric tank water heaters and EVs.
California’s periodic power issues are related to peaks and tinder dry forests, not average capacity. There’s a long way to go before grid capacity becomes any form of barrier to EV adoption even in California. There will however be impacts: thousands of small garage and repair shops will close as the EV’s just don’t have the same level of repair and replacement needs.
Average 240v at a minimum of 30 amps (7,200 Watts) x time to charge.
That is a good chunk of electrical power multiplied by millions of cars? (or so they want)
I guess eBay also knows the addresses they were shipped to, no?
Love my Tesla, use the Ford Van for work. Every now and then I’ll take the Tesla to a condo or something. Home charger is great 
I knew that Amazon had ordered 100,000 Rivian EV delivery vans and that they had been making deliveries starting in California, but I was really surprised when I saw one in service here in SW Ohio yesterday.
Coming soon to a highway, or freeway, near you.