Walmart's direct push into EV charging.

[ponytug]

Nice article on the chargers from the Walmart perspective;

https://insideevs.com/news/757648/walmart-ev-charging-network-revealed/

The photos and video don't seem to show the new chargers at the front of the parking lot, but the article does quote Walmart on a measured deployment, which is pretty typical of Walmart in my experience.

All the best,

Peter

 

[WM75Guy]

In Texas the Walmart will have a Murphy USA convenience store on the corner of the property that sells fuel. Some are just small footprint building just big enough for the clerk to sit in and take money. Our local store was just remodeled to a larger walk-in store with food, drinks, and bathrooms. Murphy USA also has stores that are not next to a Walmart. Their fuel prices are usually the cheapest in the area. The Sam's Club stores also have fuel pumps operated by Sam's Club.

 

[Oaktree]

In Texas the Walmart will have a Murphy USA convenience store on the corner of the property that sells fuel. Some are just small footprint building just big enough for the clerk to sit in and take money. Our local store was just remodeled to a larger walk-in store with food, drinks, and bathrooms. Murphy USA also has stores that are not next to a Walmart.

Keep in mind that convenience store chains are generally regional. Never heard of Murphy before.

 

[MossRoad]

Keep in mind that convenience store chains are generally regional. Never heard of Murphy before.

Murphy is in about 27 states.
Walmart has gas stations in about 34 states.

This should help...
It's a map of Walmarts with gas stations.

File:Walmart locations with on-site fuel stations map 2020-20.png - Wikimedia Commons

commons.wikimedia.org

 

[5030]

Not sure why you're so upset. I never mentioned vanity plates.

There's no additional charge for a disability plate in Michigan.

Vanity plates are ALL subject to an upcharge in Michigan, disabled plates are considered vanity plates. Our vehicles all display 'vanity plates' so I know but in our case the plates are the farm name with a numerical designation after each one, example ARD 1, 2, 3 and so on.

Not upset at all, takes more than a comment to upset me. I don't live in the Hoosier, I live and farm in the Wolverine and I know and a disabled plate IS a vanity plate.

 

[5030]

Keep in mind that convenience store chains are generally regional. Never heard of Murphy before.

Our local Wallyworld has a 'Murphy' gas station out front though we have never fueled there. We fuel at the Kroger filling station up town because we get fuel points when purchasing groceries and most times it equates to around a buck per gallon off. Max discount at Kroger is $1.25 per gallon with a 30 gallon per purchase max. Weasel pee is weasel pee. Might as well get it cheaper if possible.

 

[scootr]

Not sure I have ever seen gas at a walmart

So you never travel?
Or just 150 miles so you can make it home to charge?

The car has a range of 300 plus miles. I charge at home and have no need to go further in this car (I have other gas and diesel cars if needed) ...THe EV works for all my local needs. It's cheaper to run than gas. Is that what you are asking?

 

[MossRoad]

Vanity plates are ALL subject to an upcharge in Michigan, disabled plates are considered vanity plates. Our vehicles all display 'vanity plates' so I know but in our case the plates are the farm name with a numerical designation after each one, example ARD 1, 2, 3 and so on.

Not upset at all, takes more than a comment to upset me. I don't live in the Hoosier, I live and farm in the Wolverine and I know and a disabled plate IS a vanity plate.

Again, from the Michigan.gov website...

• What is the fee for a disability license plate or parking placard?
  There is no fee for an original temporary or permanent disability parking placard or for renewing a permanent placard.
  If your disability placard is lost or stolen, it may be replaced for $10 at a Secretary of State office or by submitting a request by mail or fax.
  Applicants for a disability license plate pay only the standard annual vehicle registration fee. A passenger vehicle, pickup, or van equipped with either permanently installed wheelchair lift equipment or permanently installed hand controls and owned by a person who uses a wheelchair or transports a member of their household who uses a wheelchair is eligible for a 50 percent reduction in the standard annual registration fee (additional service fees, such as those for personalizing the plate or for purchasing and renewing a fundraising version, are excluded from the discount).
  Vans used for commercial purposes are not eligible for the reduction.

 

[Oaktree]

Murphy is in about 27 states.
Walmart has gas stations in about 34 states.

This should help...
It's a map of Walmarts with gas stations.

File:Walmart locations with on-site fuel stations map 2020-20.png - Wikimedia Commons

commons.wikimedia.org

Seem to be clustered mostly in the midwest and south. Only 4 in New England & N.Y. state combined. No wonder I've never seen one.

 

[5030]

Again, from the Michigan.gov website...

• What is the fee for a disability license plate or parking placard?
  There is no fee for an original temporary or permanent disability parking placard or for renewing a permanent placard.
  If your disability placard is lost or stolen, it may be replaced for $10 at a Secretary of State office or by submitting a request by mail or fax.
  Applicants for a disability license plate pay only the standard annual vehicle registration fee. A passenger vehicle, pickup, or van equipped with either permanently installed wheelchair lift equipment or permanently installed hand controls and owned by a person who uses a wheelchair or transports a member of their household who uses a wheelchair is eligible for a 50 percent reduction in the standard annual registration fee (additional service fees, such as those for personalizing the plate or for purchasing and renewing a fundraising version, are excluded from the discount).
  Vans used for commercial purposes are not eligible for the reduction.

Whatever, they still pay a plate fee. Just renewed all of mine including my Class A CDL with all endorsements online a minute ago.