http://www.bloggernews.net/117542 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:22:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.bloggernews.net/117542#comment-563439 Richard Poor Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:42:06 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/117542#comment-563439 Using photovoltaic electricity collected by commercial solar modules available today worldwide, connected to the existing mains to charge electric vehicles is roughly equivalent to US$3.00/gallon petrol with no subsidies. Other benefits would accrue from unloading the power grid during peak air conditioning times which correspond fairly well with sunshine. Approximately 1000 square feet of roof area would provide enough recharge for about 80 miles per day of driving. Using photovoltaic electricity collected by commercial solar modules available today worldwide, connected to the existing mains to charge electric vehicles is roughly equivalent to US$3.00/gallon petrol with no subsidies. Other benefits would accrue from unloading the power grid during peak air conditioning times which correspond fairly well with sunshine. Approximately 1000 square feet of roof area would provide enough recharge for about 80 miles per day of driving.

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