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On Fri, 16 May 2008 10:47:27 -0700, Joerg
<notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote:

>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.

Joerg,  

How much of your electricity cost is actually California taxes?

How come electricity is dramatically cheaper in AZ than CA when you
have (or should have) lots of water-generated electricity?

                                        ...Jim Thompson
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