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Prius before plug-in conversion
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For years now I have been advocating for plug-in hybrid vehicles. Yet, I am often more apt to focus on the potential problems of the plug-in revolution, rather than the problems plug-ins will help solve. And, having spent time with engineers working on plug-in hybrids, I can assure you, there are, and will be, problems.
Still, I find it very alarming how many plug-in fans refuse to accept any criticism of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. Apparently, plug-ins are part of the global warming religion (While I believe in man-influenced global warming, I do not subscribe to the religion).
Ultimately, costs and grid infrastructure, as well electricity generation, are monumental issues. Are these issues insurmountable? Not at all, but resolving many of these problems timely and effectively will require noble corporate intentions and an honest government. Yeah, that's right, the same Congress responsible for the corn-based ethanol debacle, for example, will also be largely responsible for the success of plug-in hybrids - that alone should worry any open-minded person.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are a brilliant idea. Making plug-ins a smart reality, however, will require the kind of honest, intelligent and comprehensive energy policy that hasn't been possible for decades. Is it really possible now?
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For years now I have been advocating for plug-in hybrid vehicles. Yet, I am often more apt to focus on the potential problems of the plug-in revolution, rather than the problems plug-ins will help solve. And, having spent time with engineers working on plug-in hybrids, I can assure you, there are, and will be, problems.
Still, I find it very alarming how many plug-in fans refuse to accept any criticism of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. Apparently, plug-ins are part of the global warming religion (While I believe in man-influenced global warming, I do not subscribe to the religion).
Ultimately, costs and grid infrastructure, as well electricity generation, are monumental issues. Are these issues insurmountable? Not at all, but resolving many of these problems timely and effectively will require noble corporate intentions and an honest government. Yeah, that's right, the same Congress responsible for the corn-based ethanol debacle, for example, will also be largely responsible for the success of plug-in hybrids - that alone should worry any open-minded person.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are a brilliant idea. Making plug-ins a smart reality, however, will require the kind of honest, intelligent and comprehensive energy policy that hasn't been possible for decades. Is it really possible now?
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