Solar

I hope all of you have an opportunity to hear one of the presentations by either Mark Zappi or Terry Chambers. Both describe energy today, near term (5 years) and long term. I pay a lot of attention to their stories. I like UL’s research positions in their areas. Solar and hydrogen in the long term large scale.
Locally, our solar array on Eraste Landry not only provides all electrical needs for daytime athletic area but we sell energy back most days. Storage research is making headway. Will be solved.

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Originally Posted by 60swerethebest

I hope all of you have an opportunity to hear one of the presentations by either Mark Zappi or Terry Chambers. Both describe energy today, near term (5 years) and long term. I pay a lot of attention to their stories. I like UL’s research positions in their areas. Solar and hydrogen in the long term large scale.
Locally, our solar array on Eraste Landry not only provides all electrical needs for daytime athletic area but we sell energy back most days. Storage research is making headway. Will be solved.

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Good post, any links to what Zappi and Chambers have said on the subject?

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Are charging cables really in demand?

Seems to me like everyone that needs one, has one.

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They cost a lot, and yes there’s a black market out there just like cat converters.

I’ll see if I can get a summary or a video link. Both have testified before committees and have secured big bucks for research.

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Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS

They cost a lot, and yes there’s a black market out there just like cat converters.

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They're difficult to steal on most EVs these days. Charging ports lock onto cables automatically and cutting into 240V cables is incredibly hazardous to your health.

I'm all about alternative energies of the future, but I will be driving ICE for the foreseeable future. Last I read, the average cost of replacing a battery on an EV is $13,000. That's a big deal on an already highly depreciable asset.

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Originally Posted by RedTails

I'm all about alternative energies of the future, but I will be driving ICE for the foreseeable future. Last I read, the average cost of replacing a battery on an EV is $13,000. That's a big deal on an already highly depreciable asset.

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Battery replacement is incredibly rare in most EVs, which typically come with 8-10-year powertrain warranties. The only reason they give you that long a warranty is because they know they won't have to cover replacement/repair costs. Powertrain includes the battery, motors, inverters, and chargers.

Batteries degrade over time and a 10-year old Tesla battery pack typically has 85% of its original capacity; we're talking 255 miles of range rather than 300. I would still buy an older one, but I would get an extended warranty, just to be on the safe side.

. . . drill baby drill . . . all the rest is political manipulation of reality . . .

Electric haters.
https://jalopnik.com/government-foss...022-1850775246

Are those actual subsidies, or tax breaks?