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In reply to the discussion: I got up at 3:45AM to get gas on LI... [View all]BumRushDaShow
(128,515 posts)13. Oh I understand
The issue is getting backup power as a contingency for alternative vehicles like an EV. Meaning that charging stations need solar (or some other power generation mode off the fossil fuel grid, to generate the actual electricity they need). Alternately, wind could be used but it's difficult to do in an urban environment... meaning getting a distribution grid up and transporting some distance from the source (which some have been trying to work out).
The reality is that our current electric grid relies on fossil fuels or nuclear for the most part (with hydro), and unfortunately some prefer to spend money manufacturing goods that blow people and things up rather than to build up a varied energy-efficient infrastructure.
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Imagine how much better it'd be if everyone had a Prius and had filled up at 1st storm warning. nt
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#3
I normally get 2 weeks on a full tank, and that includes 30 miles a day of driving -
NutmegYankee
Nov 2012
#12
If folks had high mileage cars, it'd be much better than it is, with SUVs, sports cars,
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#20
The reality is that you and I aren't getting much different in weeks of supply.
NutmegYankee
Nov 2012
#23
Next week is when most would need gas. Certainly shorter lines than those with SUVs,
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#19
I get scared that I'll be stranded so I take as many precautions as possible. You never know
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#25
Alfred was bad for the northern part of the state and Irene really hit the coast bad.
Jennicut
Nov 2012
#32
I ran into the same situation after the 4-27-11 storms that destroyed much of the SE
Whovian
Nov 2012
#16
So sorry, I can't imagine. I did hear that military tanks of gas were on the way.
faithfulcitizen
Nov 2012
#22