Yanquetino
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- May 11, 2010
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1) Oh, yes... as with any plugged in electrical cord just lying around in the garage or outside.MikeD said:1) Does anyone think it important that the recharging process be safe enough for children (say 5 to 12) playing around the cord on either end (especially in wet conditions on their bare feet) or maybe with an extension cord because the cord was too short?
2) Does it give you pause to know that most GFCI circuitry in use today (the primary protection for line to ground electrocution -- see above) has a significant protection failure rate?
3) Do you think most adults are adequately informed about electrical hazards, especially outside in wet conditions?
4) Do you think there are powerful corporate entities that would like to seize upon EV mishaps to spread anti-EV propaganda to enhance their own narrow financial interests?
5) Do you think insurance companies might raise their rates in connection to EVs (at least initially) if there were uncertainties with their safety?
2) Not really; nor does it surprise me. The best protection is always human awareness.
3) Most, yes, but certainly not all: there will always be a few candidates for Darwin Awards.
4) Yup, sadly... and they will. Just wait: Murphy is alive and well, no matter what precautions we take.
5) They likely will anyway, just like has occured with the unproven uncertainty about the need for VSP.