Bruce L.

Impact of GM Destroying the EV1

The EV1 was an interesting engineering experiment for it's time. But it was just that, an experiment. It was launched with great fanfare to a lot of the Hollywood "beautiful people." (Anybody remember the interviews with such great engineering minds as Suzanne Summers?) I think the EV1 served it's purpose. GM gained knowledge that is likely being applied to the upcoming Evolt.

The mainstream press is overlooking the big picture. If these pure electric cars are coming, and I think they eventually are, when are we going to begin the massive expansion of our electric power infrastructure that will be needed to recharge these things? I can just hear the news reports that will be broadcasts a few years from now:

"Thousands of commuters were unable to get to work this morning after a massive power black out caused by high user demand swept through many parts of the nation. Hardest hit were the residents of Southern California as power grid officials struggled to meet the demands caused by the unrelenting heat wave and recent increased demands places on the grid by commuters needing to recharge their cars."

Additionally, we will probably hear people complaining about their high power bills, much the same way they currently complain about their high gasoline bills.