from link - snip DF Because the electric grid is in place This is not like fusion power or even developing an electric car. I think there's a gentleman who's developed a [plug-in] kit ... so Detroit can't say they don't know how to do it. --The grid is maxed
Kirk, The grid is maxed out during peak times in some places (California, the Northeast) like on summer afternoons when it is hot, but the idea would be to charge the cars at night or off-peak times when power generation, transmission and distribution are in excess. Many electric utilities across
If a comprehensive energy strategy includes all the alternatives to
petroleum, and it's implemented as such, the burden to the grid (as we
know it) would also change.
(IMO) cars, homes, towns cities, etc. would benefit from a hybrid
philosophy, especially if there are no preconceived notions
