Robert Borkowski
@borkowskirobert
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Contribute to accelerate the advent of sustainable transportation by installing and managing EVSEs (aka EV Charging Stations).
Maryland, USA
Joined April 2009
🚨Today, Friday 2/7/2025 till 6pm! Don't be a victim, send in your support for more EV charging opportunities at MUDs. Testimony Due Friday 2/7/25 by 6pm: HB 673 Condominiums and Homeowners Associations – Governing Documents - Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment When you’re ready to upload your testimony (must be in PDF format), log in to your MyMGA account at Here is a template of a written testimony. ########## Testimony to the House Environment and Transportation Committee HB 673 Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Governing Documents - Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment Position: Favorable February 11, 2025 The Honorable Marc Korman, Chair Room 251, Taylor House Office Building, Annapolis, MD 21401 Honorable Chair Korman and Members of the House Environment and Transportation Committee: .... .... .... .... This is why I support HB 673. Thank you for your time, [Your Name]
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@pluginsites @tesla_na @TeslaMaryland @EVAofDC @mdvolt @NYKChannel @BeardedTesla @PlugioUS @SawyerMerritt @chargetaskforce This and other similar Tesla destination chargers sites are visible in the Tesla Mobile App's "Charge Your Other EV." From EV owner's and Charge Point Operators' view, these sites should be visible on all platforms.
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RT @SawyerMerritt: NEWS: U.S. customers who purchase a new @Tesla Model 3 using a referral code will now receive a $2,500 discount (up from…
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Here is a draft of my written testimony I will submit in support and provide additional recommendations. Testimony in Support of HB673 – Maryland Right-to-Charge Expansion Submitted by: Robert Landlord & Former Board Member (12 years), Clarksburg, Maryland Dear Members of the House Environment and Transportation Committee, I strongly support HB673, which seeks to expand Maryland’s Right-to-Charge law to include all common parking areas in Multi-Unit Dwellings (MUDs) and HOA communities. As a landlord and former board member who served my community for 12 years, I have witnessed firsthand both the benefits of reliable EV charging infrastructure and the detrimental impact when HOA or Condo Boards act against it. Since 2022, my community has had a fully operational EV charging site serving residents. To ensure fair and sustainable access, dedicated internet infrastructure was built specifically to support the charging system and facilitate payment collection for charging sessions. However, in 2024, new board members took active steps to dismantle this critical service. Their actions included: Cutting power to all EV charging units without notice or resident input. Disassembling the internet infrastructure, which was essential for collecting payments and managing the charging network. Deploying hostile parking enforcement tactics, including towing unfamiliar EVs at the owners' expense. These actions demonstrate how easily an HOA or Condo Board can undermine EV charging infrastructure, even after it has been successfully installed and used by residents. EV charging is not a luxury—it is critical infrastructure that enables Marylanders to transition to cleaner transportation. It must be maintained with the same priority as fire monitoring systems or elevators in multi-unit communities. Policy Recommendation While HB673 is an important step forward, it must also ensure that once EV charging infrastructure is installed, it cannot be arbitrarily disabled or left in disrepair. I urge the committee to include provisions that would: 1. Prevent HOAs or Condo Boards from dismantling or disabling installed EV charging stations without a compelling justification and a transparent, resident-inclusive process. 2. Ensure ongoing maintenance and operational accountability, similar to other essential building systems. 3. Require that any modification to EV charging sites involve proper communication with affected residents and landlords. The future of transportation depends on accessible home charging. Maryland must ensure that EV owners in multi-unit communities are not left without a solution simply because of a board’s changing opinions. I urge you to pass HB673 with strong protections to guarantee that EV charging infrastructure remains functional once installed. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Robert @Tesla @tesla_na @TeslaCharging @elonmusk @SawyerMerritt @PlugioUS @ENERGY @MarylandPSC @OpcMd @MCGreenBank @BrianBooherEV @MarylandDOT @TeslaMaryland @mdvolt @TeslaFamilyChan @USDOT @GovWesMoore @fraserfor15 @dalyaattar41 @AdrianBoafo @LCharkoudian @CharCrutchfield @BrianJFeldman @ShanekaHenson @palakovichcarr @delegatepasteur @DelKenKerr @LesleyJLopez @MartinezforMD @delsandy
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RT @pluginsites: Maryland Right-to-Charge Law Update: Currently, the law permits HOA or Condo boards to reject applications for installing…
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RT @Tesla_AI: Teslas now drive themselves from their birthplace at the factory to their designated loading dock lanes without human interve…
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@BeardedTesla @SawyerMerritt @tesla_na @Tesla @TeslaMaryland @TeslaFamilyChan @PlugioUS @mdvolt @EVAofDC Got it. I'm looking to confirm if the referrer would also not receive credits. Tesla explicitly states that buyer and loyalty credits are excluded.
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@BeardedTesla @SawyerMerritt @tesla_na @Tesla @TeslaMaryland @TeslaFamilyChan @PlugioUS @mdvolt @EVAofDC Can you confirm that Justin (referrer) didn't receive any credits? Thanks!
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@TeslaMaryland You won't believe how many times I struggled to get the back seats folded without hitting the front seats. Pushing them back created it's own set of challenges. This feature is amazing 🙌
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Toward a Reliable EV Charging Network: A 2025 Survey of Maryland's Public Fast Chargers January 22, 2025 By EV EV Charging Task Force @chargetaskforce Thirteen volunteer EV drivers visited nearly every DC fast charging station in Maryland during the peak holiday travel period from December 23, 2024, to January 4, 2025. Their findings? Over 31% of non-Tesla public charging ports were non-functional during the site visits. Maryland is the first state, to our knowledge, to have a comprehensive statewide EV charger evaluation led by drivers themselves. Over 13 days, 304 locations were visited, and more than 1,000 charging ports were assessed. Findings Highlight Success and Challenges The survey revealed that Tesla's Supercharger network stands out, with over 99% of its ports fully operational during the visits. This level of reliability contrasts starkly with non-Tesla public fast chargers, where over 31% of ports were found inoperable, highlighting significant disparities across networks. Why Reliability Matters Public charging stations represent a significant investment of public money, and their proper operation is a matter of fiscal responsibility. When chargers are offline or unreliable, it undermines the value of these investments and raises questions about accountability in their operation and maintenance. Explore the Findings View the Spreadsheet: Explore the full list of sites visited, findings for each charger location, and detailed notes from the EV drivers who conducted the assessments. Interactive Map: Access an interactive map of all 304 fast charging sites visited to visualize the charger locations and details. Join the Conversation Follow us on social media for detailed findings, maps, and updates on our advocacy efforts. Spreadsheet: Interactive Map:
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