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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

Cars That Think

There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. Palo Alto’s electrical distribution system was built for the electric loads of the 1950s and 1960s , when household heating, water, and cooking were running mainly on natural gas.

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Santa Monica AltFuel Expo Sets up

Plugs and Cars

One can be quite encouraged by the 30 odd alternative fuel cars of all shapes and sizes. I should feel heartened that battery electrics predominated, if you include NEVs and bikes. Phoenix Motors AltairNano powered SUV was the other full BEV. The production of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles and electric bicycles is picking up.

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Tesla Autopilot and FSD Beta can be a remedy for drivers with PTSD — even in their imperfect state

Teslarati

Fortunately, all four emerged from the water, some more injured than the others. But the group’s tribulations were not done yet, as they had to walk almost a mile to find help. By then, he was living in a Phoenix suburb and his commute was very long. Kerle ended up in the hospital, where he recovered from his injuries.

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