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Jim Thompson wrote:
> 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?
> 

A coarse peek shows about 20% fees, charges, bond measures. A.k.a taxes.


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

It probably is but since deregulation prices have skyrocketed. There is 
a hockeystick effect in that up to a limit it stays a bit under 15c/kWh, 
then shoots up sky-high. This stifles start-up business in the area but 
politicians seem to fail to understand that.

In muni-supplied areas it's much better. I am not much for 
gov-involvement but for electricity the fact is that people like us who 
are served by private sector utilities must pay through the nose. 
Because they gave them a monopoly and monopolies never work. With 
monopolies they usually sock it to you.

-- 
Regards, Joerg

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