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Originally Posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts View Post
Even if we all had electric cars, the power grid to our homes and offices cannot support the load it would put on the grid. This is the big failing of the electric car. California can barely stand the amount of AC units that are plugged in these days. Try adding some electric cars, and the entire grid will come tumbling down. Building electrical wires and capacity is not an overnight job either.

-Wayne

ok, i listened to NPR. they had some woman involved with the project. they are really diving into this and working with the utilities for a long term solution. apparently it is already happening. they are at 70% capacity, if we should all get a volt. they system is smart. it only charges up late at night when demand is low. it could work, but not for me. for me, i would run out of juice on the bay bridge.
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