[Evans, Marv]

We've had an EV since late last year. I've known all along resources needed for manufacture of the batteries and power generation carry baggage associated with operating the EV. If I remember right, CA says it will be going strictly to EV's in the not too distant future. I have serious questions about how this will work out, especially considering the current electric generation and distribution structure which will need huge mods & improvements. I've been watching our difference in power consumption since we started using it and will get a clearer picture on the 19th of next month, when our "true up" date arrives. My saving grace is the fact we generate almost 3 megs of extra power a year through solar, which finances/off sets all or much of the difference in power consumption (on a net metering program) from the EV. In the future, there will be ways governments will tax EVs, and solar will be receiving much less considerations from the power companies. I know the local power company is already complaining about those with solar generation not carrying their share of the costs associated with generation and distribution. Right now I'm enjoying puttiing it to the utility company, which charges some of the highest rates in the nation. I figure there is about a ten year window to find out how things get sorted out. Some time through that period I'm hoping I'll see the path things will be going, so I can make a decision on the next way forward.