[SRR]

Originally Posted by dataway

As for CA and Europe banning the sale of diesel and gas autos in ELEVEN YEARS ... anyone want to make a bet on that?

That is absolutely ridiculous and I find it hard to believe it's true. Anyone really think it's possible to totally replace the HUGE fossil fuel automotive infrastructure in CA or Europe in 11 years. Sounds like an internet rumor, or someone totally exaggerating the actual wording of the legislation.

So 30 million cars in CA are going to replaced, and the charging infrastructure built, and the electrical grids COMPLETELY revamped, electric production TRIPLED (what fusion power??) ... and all this in ELEVEN YEARS ?? It's laughable. MAYBE in 30 years it could happen.

33.3 kWh is about what it takes to equal a gallon of gas. 10 gallons = 330 KWh ... or about half the power I use in my house each month.

Point being, CA would have to at least double the capacity of their electric production, and the capacity of their electric grid to charge millions of cars on a daily basis. Where exactly is all this new power going to come from? The cost would be in the Trillions of dollars to accomplish it in 11 years.



Is it possible .... without a doubt ... is it possible in ELEVEN years ... not even close.

I have solar on my house (100% electric)and at first it was awesome to see the small power bills, well now they changed the way they compute the costs and haven't seen one less than $150. and since it has been mostly cloudy and raining for the last 3 weeks our last bill was over $400. I don't see gas powered cars going away here the way these idiots who run the state love taxes/reg. fee's. Public transportation here is a joke, the buses/trolleys I see everyday have hardly any riders. New houses here are being built with solar panels.

[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by SRR

I have solar on my house (100% electric)and at first it was awesome to see the small power bills, well now they changed the way they compute the costs and haven't seen one less than $150. and since it has been mostly cloudy and raining for the last 3 weeks our last bill was over $400. I don't see gas powered cars going away here the way these idiots who run the state love taxes/reg. fee's. Public transportation here is a joke, the buses/trolleys I see everyday have hardly any riders. New houses here are being built with solar panels.

Our house is 100% solar too. Did it about 6 years ago. We seldom get rain or even clouds here so it works pretty well, but like you mentioned, I've noticed the bill has crept up a bit since they have changed how they compute costs.

I honestly don't see it as a solution to saving energy, especially when you consider the small handful of states that even see the amount of sunshine we do.

[U47]

Originally Posted by Formulajones

Our house is 100% solar too. Did it about 6 years ago. We seldom get rain or even clouds here so it works pretty well, but like you mentioned, I've noticed the bill has crept up a bit since they have changed how they compute costs.

I honestly don't see it as a solution to saving energy, especially when you consider the small handful of states that even see the amount of sunshine we do.

I'm surprised you guys didn't get locked to a basic service rate in with your original agreement. I did.