romorris

Is OPEC Killing Itself?

I don't see why the solution isn't trivial. We have the infrastructure already in that we can charge our plug-in hybrids at night over that exact same infrastructure while it is highly under utilized. At least 50% of the people could decrease their oil use 80% by driving their 1st 40 miles of the day in all-electric mode. Plus electricity to power those 40 miles is pennies on the dollar compared to gasoline. Then one can transition from coal-produced electricity to the renewable or fuel cell generated variety. Win-Win. We already have the infrastructure and the generating plants sitting near idle at night. SO JUST PLUG-IN GUYS.

These plug-in hybrids are only about 1-2 years out and we can start then. You can use conversion kits now. We would still use oil, but that could give our use of it a quick 40% hair cut making the cost less relevant while driving the cost down at the same time.

win-win-win-win-win-wi... Easy, cheap solution, no meaningful downside.