@Rusty Traque posted:Plus, as more off-peak battery charging usage comes online, the off-peak load begins to shift towards daytime loads. And the cost of generating electricity never goes down, regardless of the source. I remember during the early days of nuclear, predictions were that electricity was going to be so cheap, it wasn't going to be metered.
I've stated before, I encourage development of alternates. Heck, I live in an area where there's 3 solar farms and 2 windfarms within 25 miles of me, but I suspect the bulk of my power comes from the nuke plant about 40 miles away.
I personally do not view any one solution as THE solution and I don't understand why folks are willing to declare victory for any one solution. That's where I become skeptical. The ultimate solution will be a combination of advanced technologies.
Plus, can anyone really see the oil and gas industry saying "OK, we're done here. It's been fun. Time to shut down all our refineries. Adios..."
With the purchase of 20 battery locomotives, the UP will be providing the largest practical test of battery locomotion to date, whether they know it or not.
Rusty
Even - Nikoli Tesla wanted to go beyond the battery. There are estimates 2000 - 5000 dollars per vehicle over 10 years to upgrade the electrical grid for atomobiles. S0. 20.000.00 per vehicle on the low side. x 250 million autos! But, I do agree rusty - "THEY" are choosing a final winner in technology - before the game is even over. The railroads will certainly foind out fast......aas to the usefulness of this technology. As, long as their arms aren't being twisted.
