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Old 08-08-2007, 09:43 AM
DavidH DavidH is offline
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Default Re: 130mpg Plug in Escape Hybrid delievered!

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Originally Posted by wwest View Post
Does anyone have the forethought to realize that Canada's and our (forget Mexico) national electrical power distribution system is virtually MAXED out, as is, shortly behind, our generating capacity. Once we add up the costs of all the new nuclear generating sites required and the insurance costs coverage thereof what do you suppose will be the cost of a gallon of "electricity".
We still have a lot of capacity at night, when most plug-ins will be charging. Power companies like to see innovation that uses up that surplus capacity. That is why they invest in plug in technology.

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