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Old 05-08-2008, 02:52 PM
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Default Re: Existing U.S. electrical grid will not currently support switch to electric cars

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Originally Posted by clett View Post
8 kWh per day is easily saved by converting to low energy lights, AC systems, appliances and effectively insulating.

How large of mansion do you live in?
I only use 100 to 150kwh per month!

( Household of 1, tho I doubt a household of 4 would actually double that.)

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Gasabout $0.05/mi
Gasabout $0.09/mi
E85about $0.09/mi
PHEV $0.0219 / mile*
*plus electricity, sometimes free! ( work / hotel lot )
Nebr. 2/24/2008
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