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Every now and then you come across a good idea and think,"Of course!"

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...structure.html

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The idea sounded quaint at the time, with the mental image of a $100,000 sports car sitting amongst RVs for hours. Apparently, campground EV charging is already happening in Maryland where several campgrounds have reported electric-vehicle owners stopping to recharge their vehicles. All these sites are outfitted with 50-amp/240-volt electric pedestals for RVs, which means EVs can recharge in about four hours.

“At this point, I know of five sites that are doing it,” said Deb Carter, executive director of the Maryland Association of Campgrounds. “Evidently, it’s people planning their trips. The campgrounds have a flat rate, and they take the four hours and wander around the park or use the wireless.”

The rate varies, but most campgrounds seem to have a flat rate around $10 for a full charge, and with gas prices hurtling toward an average of $4 a gallon nationally, it’s easy to see the appeal of that price scheme. Spending four hours recharging in a campground wouldn’t work for a commute, but for a long-distance trip, it could serve as a nice way to break up a drive.
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Bob Wilson