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Re: Who Killed the Electric Car?

#1764
From: T
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 16:15
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In article <48311C45.83D7B558@hotmail.com>, 
rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com says...
> 
> 
> T wrote:
> 
> > > Joerg wrote:
> > >
> > > Not if you live in an area where electricity cost versus monthly usage
> > > has the I/V characteristic of a silicon diode. Out here when you reach
> > > 130% of baseline that would be the 600mV point. Go beyond that and
> > > you'll hear a huge slurping sound. That sound would be coming from your
> > > bank account. And that happens in a lot of other places, too.
> >
> >
> > That's ok, I just got a notice that National Grid is hiking electric
> > rates in RI again
> 
> Rhode Island or Republic of Ireland ?
> 
> Graham
> 
> 

The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations to be precise. 

You wouldn't believe how upset the "Plantations" part makes certain 
people. 
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Subject: Re: Who Killed the Electric Car?
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