Author Archive: Ultimateplaces Photography

Large Barge Passing Through McAlpine Locks – Ohio River – Louisville, Kentucky

Large Barge Passing Through McAlpine Locks - Ohio River - Louisville, Kentucky

The McAlpine Locks and Dam in Louisville, Kentucky, is a critical infrastructure component on the Ohio River, enabling river barge traffic to bypass the Falls of the Ohio, a series of rapids that historically obstructed navigation. The Ohio river serves as a key hub for commercial river traffic, including barges transporting commodities like coal, grain, and industrial goods. The Ohio River connects coal mining regions, particularly in Appalachia, to power plants, steel mills, and export markets via shipping terminals in the Gulf of Mexico.

Coal Barge – McApline Locks – Ohio River – Louisville, Kentucky

Coal Barge - McApline Locks - Ohio River -  Louisville, Kentucky

A coal barge on the Ohio River passing through the McAlpine locks near Louisville, Kentucky and Clarksville Indiana. The Ohio River is a critical transportation route for coal and other commodities in the United States due to its strategic location, access to major markets and cities and navigability. A single tow may consist of 15–40 barges, depending on the river section and towboat power. The Ohio River connects coal mining regions, particularly in Appalachia, to power plants, steel mills, and export terminals. The river connects with the Mississippi River, facilitating coal transport to the Gulf of Mexico and international markets.

Electric Vehicle Charging Parking Sign

Electric Vehicle Charging Parking Sign

An electric vehicle (EV) charging station is a facility designed to supply electric energy to recharge the batteries of electric vehicles, such as cars, bikes, and buses. These stations come in different types, depending on the power output, speed of charging, and use cases. The chargers range from low charging which is suitable for overnight, to high speed charging that add as much as 200 miles in range to an EV in as little as 15 minutes.

Grocery store charging stations, or complimentary charging spaces at local businesses or government agencies are a common sight in the US.