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Re: Spotted on the Road, Winnipeg, Canada

Jonathan L ·
I saw something like this in Beijing a few months ago, but i couldn't get a photo because of the traffic.
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Re: Spotted on the Road, Winnipeg, Canada

PortMoresby ·
I lived in Canada for a couple of years and soon learned about the value of having a parking space equipped to plug in a block heater. Is there any reason why they can't also be used to charge an electric car? If not, very handy indeed.
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Re: Spotted on the Road, Winnipeg, Canada

DrFumblefinger ·
As you can see from the above photos, each parking spot has its own electric outlet because of the need to use a block heater in the coldest winter months. This little buggy plugs into a standard outlet. No special adapter or anything needed.
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Re: Spotted on the Road, Winnipeg, Canada

PortMoresby ·
Does that mean more "serious" electric cars need special outlets?
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Re: Spotted on the Road, Winnipeg, Canada

DrFumblefinger ·
Yes, for the charging of most serious electric cars a special outlet needs to be created (220V I believe, with special plug in shape). It has the advantage of allowing a quicker charge of the batteries.
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Re: Spotted on the Road, Winnipeg, Canada

Jonathan L ·
When i lived in Canmore Alberta for a year, it didn't pay to install a block heater on my car. The house we were living in had a heated garage, and The car was never going to be out in the cold for that many hours. BUT it change one aspect - making hotel reservations. Out first question throughout the winter was- "Do you have indoor parking?"
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Re: Spotted on the Road, Winnipeg, Canada

DrFumblefinger ·
Generally you don't need to plug in the car (block heater) unless the temperature is below 0 F. But when it gets really cold you'll be glad you did.
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Spotted on the Road, Winnipeg, Canada

DrFumblefinger ·
  I did a double-take when I saw this little buggy.  I was walking out of my father's apartment, heading to my car rental, when I spotted it parked there with all the other cars and trucks.  It has to be the smallest 4 wheel motorized...
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