Re: Who Killed the Electric Car?

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From: Joerg
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 17:47

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Damon Hill wrote:
> http:/www.teslamotors.com
> 
> Seems to be very real.
> 
> And really expensive.
> 
> I'm waiting to see if they survive long enough to roll out their
> "economy" concepts.  Are Elon Musk's pockets deep enough?
> 
> http://www.commutercars.com/
> 
> Here's one that seems more practical, but the company isn't
> going anywhere fast after years of publicity.
> 
> Battery technology is critical.  I think a deep hybrid would
> be more practical and affordable, but an all-electric with a
> reliable 100 mile range would meet nearly all of my needs.
> 
> 
> --Damon, wondering if his electric service would be adequate

There is a major stumbling block in areas like ours: Monopoly, plus 
baseline usage rules the monopoly imposes. The millisecond you exceed 
baseline by IIRC as little as 30% electricity becomes painfully 
expensive. Anyone who dared to use their A/C in summer knows that. 
Unless this changes or one can line up a sweet and most of all longterm 
night-time deal there won't be a realistic future for electric cars.

-- 
Regards, Joerg

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