Discussing the Electric Vehicle

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Permalink Reply by Steven Horvath on July 19, 2009 at 8:11pm

Nick, Thanks for sharing - looking forward to more discussion after watching the video...

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Permalink Reply by Nick Brackett on July 19, 2009 at 11:12pm

Sounds great Steven! I look forward to hearing from you.

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Permalink Reply by Steven Horvath on July 22, 2009 at 10:40pm

Nick, I finally got a chance to watch the video post. Interesting thoughts and I agree that electric vehicles will become a very solid component of our future. We definitely need to focus on ways to expand power creation. I think that algal fuels pose another component as a petroleum substitute - check out some of the videos and links in alternative energy here.

Another component is energy deregulation. This is enabling competition among electricity providers, which is driving down costs. Additionally, this is enabling expansion of "green" power generation. Take a look at the "Energy Deregulation Simplified" video that I have posted here on thermalchat.net as well.

How did you find the video? Do you own an electric vehicle today? I'm interested to hear back from you and get your thoughts as well... thanks for sharing!

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Permalink Reply by Administration on July 30, 2009 at 9:49pm

Nick - what is your take on the EV? When do you think it will gain significant marketshare?

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Permalink Reply by Nick Brackett on July 30, 2009 at 10:20pm

Sorry I haven't replied in awhile, but I'll answer Steve and Administration all in one reply. I actually currently use a bike as my transportation, so no emissions from me haha. The biggest issue with the EV at present is the price. Especially with current economic conditions, the price is too high for many to make the switch from the combustion engine vehicle. I haven't looked much into long-range EV's, but these will most certainly be needed to facilitate an adoption on a country-wide level. The "gas" stations are everywhere though. Electrical outlets are everywhere and this could certainly make "refueling" easier. Until the EV gets government backing, no major marketshare will be gained though. Sole effort on the part of car manufacturers will likely result in further financial struggle on their part. My hope is that the government will do their part before we are forced to make a move, with pollution issues and an over-dependence on foreign oil pressing to become serious problems.

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Permalink Reply by Steven Horvath on October 5, 2009 at 11:51am

Check out the latest - France is installing Charging Stations:
http://www.thermalchat.net/profiles/blogs/france-building-ev-charging

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Permalink Reply by Allysa on October 5, 2009 at 11:52am

I'm really encouraged by this - I want to get an EV myself - does anybody have any recommendations?

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