This is to
request that CARB to take action to improve and assure the
reliability of the open access public DC fast charging system for
EVs here in California. It’s clear that a reliable
charging system is achievable, as demonstrated by Tesla, but
comparability reliability has not been achieved by other charging
service providers. It’s critical to get this right
in support of accelerating the adoption of EVs.
CARB is in a
unique position to make this happen by adding to contracts for
public funding of EV charging infrastructure enforceable conditions
for uptime and reliability as well as penalties for
noncompliance. CARB may also be able to take action to
improve the reliability of existing charging stations.
It’s
clear that the private sector is not going to solve this problem
quickly on its own absent strong and compelling government
action. Please take that action now!