The problem with conspiracy theories is that they are easier to follow than the truth. Don't let the boogie man get you. You can keep an eye on the actual California grid right here: http://www.caiso.com/TodaysOutlook/Pages/default.aspx California’s electrical grid returned to near-normal operation ...

I wouldn't exactly be declaring victory since the state already turned off power to tens of thousands of people this year. They tried to hide it under the guise of "wild fire prevention" last year but no one's buying that anymore. Still no on this conspiracy theory. Plenty of capacity. Cu...

Oilpan4 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 11:01 am California needs massive grid upgrade for today, October 1st 2020 they're looking at rolling blackouts. Again.

Um no, Not even close. Not a single curtailment.

Yes the 1% on top of the rest for everything else. There have been a few solar and battery deals going but it does seem like things need to accelerate at some point.

Don't forget California has 30 years before the full effect is in play. That is 1% increase per year from today. (insert big yawn here)

I predict very few will want an ICE in 15 years for basic transportation.

I've lost 7 bars, 5 left and I have almost 70,000 miles on my 2012 Nissan leaf, at full charge I range from 29-36 miles, I work 13 miles away, going I don't use as much (more downhill flat) then coming home, I'm always blinking when I pull into the driveway at night. I do have to charge at work, or...

Daimler unveils electric bus with 441 kWh solid-state battery pack

https://electrek.co/2020/09/25/daimler- ... tery-pack/

I find the solid state battery with higher energy density to be the most interesting part of this story.

Forget Carwings. Use https://www.plugshare.com/ on your phone.

Otherwise you need to look at a replacement battery or replacing the car.

Yes many of us lost a ton of $$$ on the early LEAFs. Turned out to be a poor economic choice. Great ride, poor battery.

The money saved is nice. NOT going in for service is priceless.