FiddlerJohn
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How To Reduce Electric Car Charging Costs:
http://www.edmunds.com/fuel-economy/how-to-reduce-electric-car-charging-costs.html
The EPA says a Gallon of Gas has the energy of 33.7 kWh which I now call a "Gallon of Electricity."
$0.11/kWh x 33.7 kWh = $3.70 for a "Gallon of Electricity"
So the energy cost is about the same. The difference is in the efficiency of use NOT the cost of energy.
BGE installed a "Smart Grid" meter on my house last month. I should be getting plan options soon.
http://www.mwcog.org/store/item.asp?PUBLICATION_ID=449
Maryland MVA has reported the addresses of all EV owners to the electric companies.
http://www.edmunds.com/fuel-economy/how-to-reduce-electric-car-charging-costs.html
Wrong! The energy cost is about the same.... electricity is cheap (particularly compared to gasoline)...
The EPA says a Gallon of Gas has the energy of 33.7 kWh which I now call a "Gallon of Electricity."
$0.11/kWh x 33.7 kWh = $3.70 for a "Gallon of Electricity"
So the energy cost is about the same. The difference is in the efficiency of use NOT the cost of energy.
About half of SCE's customers with plug-in vehicles haven't bothered to call to inquire about rate plans, says Bob Graham, manager of the utility's plug-in vehicle readiness program.
BGE installed a "Smart Grid" meter on my house last month. I should be getting plan options soon.
http://bethesdagreen.wordpress.com/tag/metropolitan-washington-council-of-governments/DC Region Not Prepared for Increased Electric Vehicle Usage:
http://www.mwcog.org/store/item.asp?PUBLICATION_ID=449
Maryland MVA has reported the addresses of all EV owners to the electric companies.