Comments on: Average Americans Display PHEV Spirit

By: Prodromus

Prodromus — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:36:27 +0000

Thanks for stopping by Joseph, and for your comments. As you point out, only a very small percentage of our electricty is produced with oil. Latest estimates I have seen are less than 2%, with coal fired plants producing almost 50%.

By: Joseph Lado

Joseph Lado — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:36:57 +0000

Bobo, our electric grid was taken off oil by Jimmy Carter back in the 1970s thanks to the first oil crisis. Our electricity is almost oil free thanks to him. Less than 3% comes from oil from very old plants that are about to be decommissioned. The fastest way to get off of oil is to go electric. Thank you.

By: Prodromus

Prodromus — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:59:08 +0000

Thanks for the great comments guys. As Avid outlined, yes we have to fill our PHEV’s with electricity, however a good percentage is currently renewable or nuclear. In addition, it is generally more efficient to produce electricity in bulk, as opposed to individual ICE’s in every car.

By: James

James — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:20:47 +0000

Electric is definitely part of the mix for new vehicles.

However, lifestyle change will be necessary too.

Living closer to work and shops. Using personal transport less and mass transit more.

Only living in the countryside if your job demands it.

James.
http://the-goodlife.blogspot.com

By: AvidReader

AvidReader — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:14:28 +0000

How electric co.’s generate depends on where you live. Most of them generate from coal - over 50%, the next highest is hydro at about 20%, then natural gas at 16%. (2006 data). Most utilities switched from oil in the oil crisis of the 70’s.

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By: The BoBo

The BoBo — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:49:28 +0000

Just out of curiosity - have they said how many kwh it takes to recharge this thing? Since you are plugging it in to your regular electrical outlet - does that not mean it is still dependent on oil? Afterall, our electric companies have to burn oil to create the energy to make electricity. Sorry - it might save at the pump - but - its gonna kill ya at the electrical outlet whereby not saving you anything at all when all is said and done and it hasn’t helped reduce the consumption of oil

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By: AvidReader

AvidReader — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:01:04 +0000

I like the PHEV because it is a great step away from burning something to power transportation! There are so many alternative ways to generate electricity, and transportation is so dependent on liquid fuel… we all need to support PHEV!

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By: philip

philip — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:31:20 +0000

Awesome! Good to see an effort like this making headway. If I had my way, all cars would be hybrids! It’s just too bad that they still cost so much more than comparable fuel efficient cars. Also, the batteries are still awfully toxic, and they take quite a bit of energy input to make and recycle. If you take this into account, some experts say they are no more efficient than a regular car. And, they may actually do more harm to the environment. Obviously, more research needs to be done. I just hope gas prices stay high enough to make this possible.