AveMarica
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You're taking this out of context, your source is talking about needs for the global electrical grid. USA is only a little over 4% of the world population, and it is a safe assumption that the majority of that increase in consumption will come from developing countries since a country like India has poorer infrastructure and far more people that will demand a rapid increase in electricity as their standards of living rise.And, in an EV-heavy future, they’ve also plugged in their car for a recharge.
This creates a massive surge in demand, and it will quickly overload the grid.
To take it further, the blackouts you mention are from surges in demand, most EVs are charged at night when demand is lower.
Overall this is a first class failure of a fear mongering thread, and bonus hilarity for the way the same people who throw tantrums about new standards for efficient light bulbs and air conditioners are suddenly very invested in how much electric cars will burden the electric grid.