At the going growing price of electricity, how long before even an electric car will cost too much to operate?

Question

Looks like this is all about energy, right? Isn't this why people are buying up commodity rights and commodities, because they have figured out that this is how we drain society of all the wealth. This is, this pricing of energy is, the new control of the masses. People will not have to attend churches anymore, just give to the energy pumps and you have worshipped enough. The right God for our time, eh? The Creation Energy God!

Answer 1

We don't need electric cars the solution is in the air

Yes air powered cars.

MDI is releasing an air powered car in 2009

Google MDI air car

Save the world

Save your self

THINK ABOUT IT

THINK GREEN

Answer 2

YOu are not the only one who met this problem,I have met this type of  problem before.I have good experience here to solve my similiar problem.http://car-price.bestips.info/free-price...

Answer 3

Considering the CO2 to charge your car should produce 60% more CO2 than the same size gasoline motor...

Answer 4

We've been through this all before (70's oil crisis). The only difference this time is that people are more willing to seek alternatives such as hybrids and electric cars and we have viable options to choose from.  We are more willing to accept change to an alternative means of transportation.  The truth is that we need to rebuild our infrastructure (modernize).  Our economy and power is mainly oil and coal based with minimial nuclear power assitance.  I would never say that it would be too expensive to operate an electric car.  What will change is how the power is created to charge your electric car.  You can find out more information by conductiing a search on http://www.GoElectricNow.com.  I hope this helped you.

Answer 5

An electric car will always be cheaper to run than one using finite fossil fuel.

Even if the electric generator uses fossil fuel it is running at optimum temperature and load, constantly monitored and maintained, using unrefined fuel close to it's source.

And electric vehicles are far more efficient, eg max torque from 0rpm from cold, simple (low loss)  transmission, smooth, quiet, smell free, easy (cheap) to mass produce, low maintanace, regenerative braking, refuel at home or work...

electric cars can also make the Grid more efficient by providing distributed storage http://www.acpropulsion.com/Veh_Grid_Pow... eg a car with 250mile range that only does 20mile commute has a lot of spare energy to sell back at times of high demand

Answer 6

Your point is well taken.

Wind power, and solar are too expensive and would not provide the electrical power necessary to recharge your electric car. Coal is good but does leave a carbon footprint.

Nuclear power is the only way. Its save, clean, and gives you all the power for a very economical price.

A good slogan would be: Go nuclear; Save the electric car.

Answer 7

Well let's see, currently electric cars cost 2-3 cents per mile to recharge.  At $4.50/gallon, a Prius costs 9 cents per mile.  An average car costs about 15 cents per mile.

So if electricity prices increase by a factor of 3-4 (somewhere around 40 cents per kWh), then an electric car recharge will be comparable to a Prius refueling.

I wouldn't worry about that.

Answer 8

I can produce electricity easier at home than I can gasoline or ethanol.

Answer 9

The one EV car I currently have (have 2 vehicles that run on hydrogen also) I converted from a vw bug and is free to charge. As I live completely off the grid all my electricity comes from solar panels and 2 wind generators, which I also built.

However I did charge up at Costco in Carlsbad California (I actually only drove up there to fill up) if I remember right it was around $2.00

Not sure if you’re interesting in doing it yourself, but I’d be willing to walk you step by step threw the conversion. I've converted 3 of my own cars (a datsun truck, ford ban, and a vw bug) and a few for neighbors. I've also converted cars to run on hydrogen, ethanol and biodiesel, by far EV is the easiest.

If you’re interested here’s what it would entitle…

- The engine compartment is first cleaned out of any gasoline components.

- Electric components are then installed in exchange.

- A battery bank is built and incorporated.

- Existing starter and driving systems are connected.

- Turn the key, step on the gas pedal sending more energy to the electric motor, & thus more power to the drive system, which in return creates more speed, more acceleration.

- The system has normal automotive top speeds and acceleration, typical to the vehicle your modifying. If your top speed was 85 mph and your acceleration was 1 mile per min, then this will be what your left with after the conversion.

The methods are extremely simple, making the process possible for anyone, everyone, ANYWHERE.

Typical tools, hardware & supplies are used, making access to parts available for all.

Electric Conversions can be easily accomplished in ANY model vehicle, even tractors, Generators, types of machinery, etc.

Project lengths range from 1 day to 1 month.

If you’re interested I wrote a guide on it which is available at www agua-luna com

My last EV conversion ran me about $1400. Everything is available online. I have a how to do it yourself guide available at www agua-luna com that will walk you step by step through the process. If you have ANY questions feel free to contact me through the site. Here’s a list of what you'd need...

Advanced DC Motor

The motor is an 8" Advanced DC series-wound motor. It weighs 107 pounds and is rated at 68 peak horsepower. These motors are available in several sizes.



Adaptor plate

The adaptor plate mates the motor to the transmission. It is constructed of 1/2 inch aluminum and is pre-drilled with bolt hole patterns for both the motor and transmission. An aluminum spacer is also used for proper spacing between the shafts of the transmission and motor. Adaptor plates are available for many cars.

DC Motor Controller

The controller regulates current going to the motor. It is a solid-state device that uses a pulse width modulator (PWM) that sends short bursts of current to the motor at a rate of 15 kHz. Controllers are available from both Curtis and DCP.

Potbox (Potentiometer)

The potbox is a 5K ohm throttle between the controller and the accelerator, similar to the way a sewing machine pedal works. The potbox's lever arm is attached to the existing accelerator cable.

Main Contactor

An electric relay that serves the same purpose as the ignition switch in a gas car. When the key is turned to the start position, the contactor closes the circuit to allow current to flow to the controller.

Circuit Breaker

A safety device that shuts down power for servicing or during an emergency. The circuit breaker is installed under the hood and can be switched both off and on from the drivers seat with an extension or cable.



Main Fuse

The main fuse protect the system from high voltage spikes. A fuse should be installed at each battery box or group of batteries.



Shunt

A shunt is placed in series within the wiring as a means to connect meters. Shunts are available in different sizes for both high and low power configurations.

  

Charger interlock

A relay that keeps the circuit open so nobody will inadvertantly drive off with the charge cord plugged into the car.



DC/DC Converter

The DC/DC converter is similar in function to a gas car's alternator. It charges the 12 volt accessory battery by chopping voltage from the main battery pack down to 13.5 volts.

If you interested I offer several DIY alternative guides to walk you step by step threw EV conversion process at agua-luna com or

www agua-luna com

Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at  www agua-luna com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others help the environment.

Dan Martin

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