Comments on: Car Manufacturers Might be Getting Ahead of Themselves in Electric Vehicle Production http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/17/car-manufacturers-might-be-getting-ahead-of-themselves-in-electric-vehicle-production/ Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:53:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Andreea http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/17/car-manufacturers-might-be-getting-ahead-of-themselves-in-electric-vehicle-production/#comment-8205 Andreea Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:32:18 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3977#comment-8205 I searched on <a href="http://www.google.com" rel="nofollow">google</a> lots of electronic cars but ppl don't seem to be interested in these kind of cars, why is that? For me, it would be the perfect gift for xmas to be honest, I believe in a better world and I do hope that the end of the world is not coming soon - so no more global warming!! I searched on google lots of electronic cars but ppl don’t seem to be interested in these kind of cars, why is that? For me, it would be the perfect gift for xmas to be honest, I believe in a better world and I do hope that the end of the world is not coming soon – so no more global warming!!

]]> By: Andreea http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/17/car-manufacturers-might-be-getting-ahead-of-themselves-in-electric-vehicle-production/#comment-25088 Andreea Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:32:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3977#comment-25088 I searched on <a href="http://www.google.com" rel="nofollow">google</a> lots of electronic cars but ppl don't seem to be interested in these kind of cars, why is that? For me, it would be the perfect gift for xmas to be honest, I believe in a better world and I do hope that the end of the world is not coming soon - so no more global warming!! I searched on google lots of electronic cars but ppl don’t seem to be interested in these kind of cars, why is that? For me, it would be the perfect gift for xmas to be honest, I believe in a better world and I do hope that the end of the world is not coming soon – so no more global warming!!

]]> By: Andreea http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/17/car-manufacturers-might-be-getting-ahead-of-themselves-in-electric-vehicle-production/#comment-25089 Andreea Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:32:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3977#comment-25089 I searched on <a href="http://www.google.com" rel="nofollow">google</a> lots of electronic cars but ppl don't seem to be interested in these kind of cars, why is that? For me, it would be the perfect gift for xmas to be honest, I believe in a better world and I do hope that the end of the world is not coming soon - so no more global warming!! I searched on google lots of electronic cars but ppl don’t seem to be interested in these kind of cars, why is that? For me, it would be the perfect gift for xmas to be honest, I believe in a better world and I do hope that the end of the world is not coming soon – so no more global warming!!

]]> By: JJ http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/17/car-manufacturers-might-be-getting-ahead-of-themselves-in-electric-vehicle-production/#comment-8204 JJ Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:42:10 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3977#comment-8204 I suspect the issue the utilities have in mind is the transformer that serves groups of homes might overheat. My annual electric avg is 5700KWh. If I drive 7K miles in a Leaf (100 miles for 24KWh battery) I would add about 1700KWh. On that basis the grid and nearby transformer will be fine. If I don't get off peak rates and smart metering, I'd charge during the day so the utility will work this out soon to prevent added peaking. I doubt that entire neighborhoods will be driving electric for another 20 years. The fast flip will occur when batteries cross a threshold for capacity and cost OR gas prices go to hell! The utilities already upgraded recently to handle the higher loads that flat TVs add, they just have to stay on their toes. The smart metering will let the utilities ration out power to prevent equipment failure. I suspect the issue the utilities have in mind is the transformer that serves groups of homes might overheat.

My annual electric avg is 5700KWh. If I drive 7K miles in a Leaf (100 miles for 24KWh battery) I would add about 1700KWh. On that basis the grid and nearby transformer will be fine. If I don’t get off peak rates and smart metering, I’d charge during the day so the utility will work this out soon to prevent added peaking.

I doubt that entire neighborhoods will be driving electric for another 20 years. The fast flip will occur when batteries cross a threshold for capacity and cost OR gas prices go to hell!

The utilities already upgraded recently to handle the higher loads that flat TVs add, they just have to stay on their toes. The smart metering will let the utilities ration out power to prevent equipment failure.

]]> By: JJ http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/17/car-manufacturers-might-be-getting-ahead-of-themselves-in-electric-vehicle-production/#comment-25087 JJ Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:42:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3977#comment-25087 I suspect the issue the utilities have in mind is the transformer that serves groups of homes might overheat. My annual electric avg is 5700KWh. If I drive 7K miles in a Leaf (100 miles for 24KWh battery) I would add about 1700KWh. On that basis the grid and nearby transformer will be fine. If I don't get off peak rates and smart metering, I'd charge during the day so the utility will work this out soon to prevent added peaking. I doubt that entire neighborhoods will be driving electric for another 20 years. The fast flip will occur when batteries cross a threshold for capacity and cost OR gas prices go to hell! The utilities already upgraded recently to handle the higher loads that flat TVs add, they just have to stay on their toes. The smart metering will let the utilities ration out power to prevent equipment failure. I suspect the issue the utilities have in mind is the transformer that serves groups of homes might overheat.

My annual electric avg is 5700KWh. If I drive 7K miles in a Leaf (100 miles for 24KWh battery) I would add about 1700KWh. On that basis the grid and nearby transformer will be fine. If I don’t get off peak rates and smart metering, I’d charge during the day so the utility will work this out soon to prevent added peaking.

I doubt that entire neighborhoods will be driving electric for another 20 years. The fast flip will occur when batteries cross a threshold for capacity and cost OR gas prices go to hell!

The utilities already upgraded recently to handle the higher loads that flat TVs add, they just have to stay on their toes. The smart metering will let the utilities ration out power to prevent equipment failure.

]]> By: inpencil http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/17/car-manufacturers-might-be-getting-ahead-of-themselves-in-electric-vehicle-production/#comment-8203 inpencil Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:26:30 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3977#comment-8203 Dear Beth, How about you try checking your spelling and punctuation before giving out misinformation on the internet. This blog entry is crap. haha Dear Beth,

How about you try checking your spelling and punctuation before giving out misinformation on the internet. This blog entry is crap. haha

]]> By: inpencil http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/17/car-manufacturers-might-be-getting-ahead-of-themselves-in-electric-vehicle-production/#comment-25085 inpencil Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:26:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3977#comment-25085 Dear Beth, How about you try checking your spelling and punctuation before giving out misinformation on the internet. This blog entry is crap. haha Dear Beth,

How about you try checking your spelling and punctuation before giving out misinformation on the internet. This blog entry is crap. haha

]]> By: inpencil http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/17/car-manufacturers-might-be-getting-ahead-of-themselves-in-electric-vehicle-production/#comment-25086 inpencil Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:26:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3977#comment-25086 Dear Beth, How about you try checking your spelling and punctuation before giving out misinformation on the internet. This blog entry is crap. haha Dear Beth,

How about you try checking your spelling and punctuation before giving out misinformation on the internet. This blog entry is crap. haha

]]> By: Lucas http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/17/car-manufacturers-might-be-getting-ahead-of-themselves-in-electric-vehicle-production/#comment-8202 Lucas Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:16:47 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3977#comment-8202 I don't think the inability to fast-charge at home will be that much of an issue. Today, if we run out of fuel at home, we're stuck--most of us don't have a gas (ethanol/petrol) pump at home. Still, for regular charging, it may be a challenge for people living in apartment complexes--I don't think my landlords would appreciate an extension cord running out of my kitchen window on a regular basis to charge a car. I'm sure a system could be developed to allow even slow charging, though, with swipe cards. Probably somebody already has a design up for patent. I think the main obstacle for EVs is cost. I would be driving a hybrid now, but the price has put them out of my reach. The Tesla isn't even a dream for me with its astronomical price! Will EVs be produced at prices comparable to internal combustion autos? If not, that will probably be the biggest challenge. I don’t think the inability to fast-charge at home will be that much of an issue. Today, if we run out of fuel at home, we’re stuck–most of us don’t have a gas (ethanol/petrol) pump at home. Still, for regular charging, it may be a challenge for people living in apartment complexes–I don’t think my landlords would appreciate an extension cord running out of my kitchen window on a regular basis to charge a car. I’m sure a system could be developed to allow even slow charging, though, with swipe cards. Probably somebody already has a design up for patent.

I think the main obstacle for EVs is cost. I would be driving a hybrid now, but the price has put them out of my reach. The Tesla isn’t even a dream for me with its astronomical price! Will EVs be produced at prices comparable to internal combustion autos? If not, that will probably be the biggest challenge.

]]> By: Lucas http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/17/car-manufacturers-might-be-getting-ahead-of-themselves-in-electric-vehicle-production/#comment-25083 Lucas Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:16:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=3977#comment-25083 I don't think the inability to fast-charge at home will be that much of an issue. Today, if we run out of fuel at home, we're stuck--most of us don't have a gas (ethanol/petrol) pump at home. Still, for regular charging, it may be a challenge for people living in apartment complexes--I don't think my landlords would appreciate an extension cord running out of my kitchen window on a regular basis to charge a car. I'm sure a system could be developed to allow even slow charging, though, with swipe cards. Probably somebody already has a design up for patent. I think the main obstacle for EVs is cost. I would be driving a hybrid now, but the price has put them out of my reach. The Tesla isn't even a dream for me with its astronomical price! Will EVs be produced at prices comparable to internal combustion autos? If not, that will probably be the biggest challenge. I don’t think the inability to fast-charge at home will be that much of an issue. Today, if we run out of fuel at home, we’re stuck–most of us don’t have a gas (ethanol/petrol) pump at home. Still, for regular charging, it may be a challenge for people living in apartment complexes–I don’t think my landlords would appreciate an extension cord running out of my kitchen window on a regular basis to charge a car. I’m sure a system could be developed to allow even slow charging, though, with swipe cards. Probably somebody already has a design up for patent.

I think the main obstacle for EVs is cost. I would be driving a hybrid now, but the price has put them out of my reach. The Tesla isn’t even a dream for me with its astronomical price! Will EVs be produced at prices comparable to internal combustion autos? If not, that will probably be the biggest challenge.

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