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    rm said:

    "Now, to the hybrid issue...

    60% of our electricity is produced by coal-burning plants. "Plugging in" every night will increase that amount substantially. Is this acceptable?

    Furthermore, we already see brownouts in major cities when temperatures rise. Will the electrical infrastructure support a massive shift to electric cars?"

    Answer to question 1: It is not acceptable. But neither is 60% of our electricity produced by coal burning plants we already have. For many reasons, diversification of energy production is critical to our economic future.

    Answer to question 2: No, current infrastructure will not support the additional demand of plug-in electric autos in wide use. But as you point out, the electrical infrastructure we have now is insufficient. Since it must be improved, let's do it with a plan that recognizes additional uses and capacity demands in the future.

    I agree with your criticism of quick fixes. If you take big steps with no plan the risk is a 50/50 chance you will move in the wrong direction. If you leave your house in New York on a cloudy day (no sun for reference, travel on roads with no directional signs, and have no map, compass or landmark references, what are the chances that you will be able to find Chicago?
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