XM_Rocks
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I work in the industry. And as an example look at California.
So one state, no proof that this is a systemic issue for all metro areas in the USA?
Your bias is on full display.
I work in the industry. And as an example look at California.
The capability would depend on the size of the generator. It is just a matter of how long it would take to get to whatever level of charge you would need. I merely suggested it as a way to deal with an infrequent emergency situation, not something to do on a regular basis.I don’t believe a gas generator can charge an electric vehicle.
If you had solar panels and two Tesla power walls you’d have enough juice to power you home and charge your car all while being off grid. How sick is that?
Q: How do you fuel up your car at a gas station if there isn't any power?Sure but do you charge the car or keep the house warm and the freezers cold? The number of hours you'll have to run to get one 80% charge at 110v is going to burn way more fuel than you can probably afford in an emergency.
My point is E cars are fun and practical during good times. But when things go south you need the reliability and grid independence of a internal combustion vehicle.
One final point. The grid is not getting better. It's actually getting worse in many areas of the country. Adding transportation to it's burden isn't a smart idea.
So.... Just curious lets say it's your only car. What do you do when the power is out for 3 days due to weather? Just for the sake of argument let's also say your job doesn't allow charging.
I'm just getting caught up on this thread and I'm reaching way back to where the OP said it only costs him $1.65 to charge his car. Where does that math come from? These cars take 50-75kwh to charge (assuming no losses to the charger, which there will be) and most utilities charge $.12-.15 per kwh. So more like $6-12 per charge, maybe $8-15 with charger losses. Still cheap, but not $1.
This is about feels not facts you dirty heathen!I'm just getting caught up on this thread and I'm reaching way back to where the OP said it only costs him $1.65 to charge his car. Where does that math come from? These cars take 50-75kwh to charge (assuming no losses to the charger, which there will be) and most utilities charge $.12-.15 per kwh. So more like $6-12 per charge, maybe $8-15 with charger losses. Still cheap, but not $1.
I'm just getting caught up on this thread and I'm reaching way back to where the OP said it only costs him $1.65 to charge his car. Where does that math come from? These cars take 50-75kwh to charge (assuming no losses to the charger, which there will be) and most utilities charge $.12-.15 per kwh. So more like $6-12 per charge, maybe $8-15 with charger losses. Still cheap, but not $1.
Are you sure about that? Seemed awful low so I did a quick googleI pay .05 per kwh in Phoenix. But I don't have an electric car so it doesn't matter. ?
Sure but I keep gas in 5 gallon cans in the shed just for those bad days...If the power is out the gas pumps won't work either.
Are you sure about that? Seemed awful low so I did a quick google
The average residential electricity rate in Phoenix is 11.96¢/kWh. This average (residential) electricity rate in Phoenix is 5.93% greater than the Arizona average rate of 11.29¢/kWh. The average (residential) electricity rate in Phoenix is 0.67% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
You must get a special rate?
This may come to a shock, but nobody outside you and your fellow cult members actually gives a shit.
So being a "dog owner" is a cult too? What the hell is the matter with you?
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