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Replying to: pf_flyer (Aug 09, 2006 7:01 am) Ummmm.....YES! I took the comment regarding 'dirty' coal-powered plants completely different. I had the impression the post was referring to upgrading older 'dirtier' coal-plants to newer, cleaner standards; not necessarily a sweeping generalization that "coal=dirty=sux". The problem (as I see it anyway) is that any general discussion of electric cars can either assume that EVs will ALWAYS be a tiny, dinky little niche market in which case increased electrical production simply isn't an issue....OR, that EVs will (eventually) be mainstream. Assuming the second scenario, we MUST have some discussion regarding where the electricity will (eventually) come from. Discussing the power production IS automotively related because the NEED for the additional power is driven (for the purposes of this thread) by future EVs. Believe me, I'm not TRYING to be a PITA; sometimes it just comes natural.... 
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Some of these discussions simply have natural tendencies away from the automotive  I figure some early guidance, and a reminded that the topic title is Electric VEHICLES, shold help us not wander too far off. A bit of drift and sidebars into related topics is natural and OK, as long as we don't go completely off the reservation.
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Replying to: prm2000 (Aug 09, 2006 7:52 am) |
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Aug 09, 2006 8:29 am) It is very possible that personal transportation will take its first fundamental shift in almost 100 years (away from oil). The viability and cleanliness of the electric grid is one of two issues that will make or break a wholesale switch to electric from ICE (batteries is the other). I would vote that discussion as applicable to an auto forum.
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Replying to: prm2000 (Aug 09, 2006 9:15 am) They've had two articles in recent weeks regarding Tesla, the inventor not the Roadster. One had to do with what they called his "Black Magic" Touring Sedan. The other his works in wireless energy transmission. http://www.evworld.com/view.cfm?section=article&storyid=1062 http://pesn.com/2006/08/03/9500295_wireless_transmission/ I can't help wonder if there is a relationship. If this "Black Magic" car actually existed was it being powered by energy being transmitted wirelessly? If something like this is possible then battery storage capacity becomes somewhat of a non-issue. It seems not completely outside the realm of possibility. |
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Replying to: tpe (Aug 09, 2006 9:50 am) Thanks
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Replying to: prm2000 (Aug 09, 2006 2:09 pm) http://www.teslatech.info/ttmagazine/v1n4/valone.htm BTW, this really is relevant when it comes to the discussion of EVs, pros and cons, because the biggest con involves the limitations of the power supply for the electric motors. |
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Replying to: tpe (Aug 09, 2006 9:50 am)  While reading the articles I kept feeling like there was a shoe hanging somewhere that was about to drop. I can understand not having faith in a technology if no-one can explain the downside (negative results). What I don't understand is why we haven't allowed any large scale testing that would sufficiently prove that the technology does or does not work. After all, the technology either does work or it doesn't. There shouldn't be so much controversy that people without any special interest would actively work against trying something new. It seems unconscionable that we must rely on other countries to lead the way when the US has the greater need and would reap the greatest benefits!
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Replying to: michael2003 (Aug 10, 2006 3:52 am)
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Replying to: tpe (Aug 10, 2006 4:12 am) |
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