I like what you suggest, David, but with some minor changes. I think
it's too much to restrict EVDL to BEVs. Rather, let's leave open the
possibility of using supercaps or other methods of storing electricity,
e.g. a flywheel (I admit, this is unlikely to get anywhere) or even a
fuel cell (along with the following restriction).
Instead, I suggest that the vehicle must be powered by an electric motor
and the energy source must be electricity, either directly from the
mains or indirectly from sources external to the vehicle.
Note that the above qualification would prohibit an onboard fuel cell
that used hydrogen from externally filled tanks. However it would allow
a fuel cell which received hydrogen from "regen", for example. (Again,
very unlikely anyone would do this, I just want to point out how this
qualification works). It also would permit an external fuel cell, say,
in your garage; I think this is fair - not really any different than
sourcing electricity from coal generation.
Peri
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From: "EVDL Administrator via EV" <ev@lists.evdl.org>
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Sent: 21-Nov-14 12:11:05 AM
Subject: [EVDL] Charter change?
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