For every 10% of American cars/trucks becoming EVs, means 3,460 power plants have to be built.

[healthmyths]

Hertz rental proudly announces they are going to buy 175,000 EVs to rent.

So what happens to power generating plants to meet the power needs of both Hertz and say 10% of current cars/trucks are converted to EVs?
It is very simple. 10% of current cars/trucks being EVs each using at .346 kWh per mile traveled.

One moment, please...

ecocostsavings.com

Calculations:
A) Cars..
The average commuter drives 29 miles/day for 5 days for 50 weeks. 146 million Americans do that per below.
https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/average-miles-driven-per-year/

1. That is 7,540 miles/year per driver times 146 million commuters or 110,120,192,000 per year (again just 5 days a week)
2. that would be 38,101,586,432 kWh for just 10% of EV cars driven in one year

B) Trucks...

1. There are 37,900,000 trucks that according to Economics and Industry Data drive 78,000 miles per year.
2. Assuming 10% of these trucks become EVs and the mileage per mile is .346 kWh/mile or 2,956,200,000,000 kWh.

C) Total of an additional 2,994,301,586,432 kWh for 10% of American cars/trucks at .346 kWh/mile.

D) If 11,070 total power plants in usa right now generate 4,165,030,000,000 kWh or 493,842,118 kWh

E) how many more plants to generate 2,994,301,586,432 kWh for 10% of American cars/trucks at .346 kWh/mile.

F) an additional 2,994,301,586,432 kWh for 10% of EV cars/trucks divided by 493,842,118 kWh/power plant
will be 3,460 more power plants.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

www.eia.gov

In summary, if just 10% of cars/trucks become EVs will require 3,460 more power plants at a cost per power plant (after 10 years of planning and building) a $2 billion power plant or $6,919,974,587,797 (https://schlissel-technical.com/docs/reports_35.pdf

And that's just 10% of cars/trucks becoming EVs requiring the addition of 3,460 power plants !

 

[healthmyths]

Further note.... Say all the above calculations are 50% less than the projections.
That would mean 1,730 power plants needed.

 

[ColonelAngus]

Oh shit…..CULT KRYPTONITE! FACTS!

 

[Baron Von Murderpaws]

For the MINIMUM..............

You'd need 10 extra power plants for states that are NOT heavily industrialized, and 20 extra power plants in states that are industrialized.

And this isn't in the "long run", this is NOW.

 

[ColonelAngus]

Thanks OP. I have been asking for these numbers from cult fucks, but of course they are full of shit liars.

 

[Donald H]

This fact should be making it obvious that the move to EV's is only a stalling tactic and will only be promoted for the short term on a large scale.

The inevitable is that the longer term solution will be in mass transit.

It's expected that EV's will peak at somewhere less than 20% of privately owned vehicles before mass transit is increased to levels that will be able to handle the demand.

 

[theHawk]

This fact should be making it obvious that the move to EV's is only a stalling tactic and will only be promoted for the short term on a large scale.

The inevitable is that the longer term solution will be in mass transit.

It's expected that EV's will peak at somewhere less than 20% of privately owned vehicles before mass transit is increased to levels that will be able to handle the demand.

No, the long term solution is sticking with gasoline.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Once again demoquacks putting the cart before the horse

 

[theHawk]

Hertz rental proudly announces they are going to buy 175,000 EVs to rent.

So what happens to power generating plants to meet the power needs of both Hertz and say 10% of current cars/trucks are converted to EVs?
It is very simple. 10% of current cars/trucks being EVs each using at .346 kWh per mile traveled.

One moment, please...

ecocostsavings.com

Calculations:
A) Cars..
The average commuter drives 29 miles/day for 5 days for 50 weeks. 146 million Americans do that per below.
https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/average-miles-driven-per-year/

1. That is 7,540 miles/year per driver times 146 million commuters or 110,120,192,000 per year (again just 5 days a week)
2. that would be 38,101,586,432 kWh for just 10% of EV cars driven in one year

B) Trucks...

1. There are 37,900,000 trucks that according to Economics and Industry Data drive 78,000 miles per year.
2. Assuming 10% of these trucks become EVs and the mileage per mile is .346 kWh/mile or 2,956,200,000,000 kWh.

C) Total of an additional 2,994,301,586,432 kWh for 10% of American cars/trucks at .346 kWh/mile.

D) If 11,070 total power plants in usa right now generate 4,165,030,000,000 kWh or 493,842,118 kWh

E) how many more plants to generate 2,994,301,586,432 kWh for 10% of American cars/trucks at .346 kWh/mile.

F) an additional 2,994,301,586,432 kWh for 10% of EV cars/trucks divided by 493,842,118 kWh/power plant
will be 3,460 more power plants.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

www.eia.gov

In summary, if just 10% of cars/trucks become EVs will require 3,460 more power plants at a cost per power plant (after 10 years of planning and building) a $2 billion power plant or $6,919,974,587,797 (https://schlissel-technical.com/docs/reports_35.pdf

And that's just 10% of cars/trucks becoming EVs requiring the addition of 3,460 power plants !

 

[ColonelAngus]

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Cult fucks dont care. Everything they say is a lie.

 

[MarathonMike]

This fact should be making it obvious that the move to EV's is only a stalling tactic and will only be promoted for the short term on a large scale.

The inevitable is that the longer term solution will be in mass transit.

It's expected that EV's will peak at somewhere less than 20% of privately owned vehicles before mass transit is increased to levels that will be able to handle the demand.

What mass transit system is the long term solution? I have not heard of a large scale mass transit system that is part of any Green Energy legislation.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

What mass transit system is the long term solution? I have not heard of a large scale mass transit system that is part of any Green Energy legislation.

California high speed rail....oh wait it went broke

 

[Donald H]

What mass transit system is the long term solution? I have not heard of a large scale mass transit system that is part of any Green Energy legislation.

If you have an interest in the topic of mass transit taking control over the situation then you can educate yourself on the possibilities.

I'll start you off by telling you that even petroleum based mass transit coud possibly be 75% or more of the solution

 

[JoeMoma]

A lot of people will be buying these:

 

[The Duke]

California high speed rail....oh wait it went broke

Train to nowhere: can California’s high-speed rail project ever get back on track?

Despite 14 years of work and about $5bn spent, the 2008 promise of quick transport between Los Angeles and San Francisco has not materialized

www.theguardian.com

"The more pessimistic view is that the project has turned into a boondoggle, the proverbial “train to nowhere”, and no good can come of continuing to throw money at it. The Merced to Bakersfield stretch is projected to cost more than $20bn – several billion dollars more than a previous projection made in 2019 and likely to grow only more expensive."

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Train to nowhere: can California’s high-speed rail project ever get back on track?

Despite 14 years of work and about $5bn spent, the 2008 promise of quick transport between Los Angeles and San Francisco has not materialized

www.theguardian.com

5 billion from San Fran to LA and it was never finished.

Anyone else seeing the fallacy?

 

[martybegan]

This fact should be making it obvious that the move to EV's is only a stalling tactic and will only be promoted for the short term on a large scale.

The inevitable is that the longer term solution will be in mass transit.

It's expected that EV's will peak at somewhere less than 20% of privately owned vehicles before mass transit is increased to levels that will be able to handle the demand.

And shut down when those in charge don't want the masses to be able to go places.

What is this leftist obsession with mass transit besides their usual wet dreams of control?

 

[MarathonMike]

If you have an interest in the topic of mass transit taking control over the situation then you can educate yourself on the possibilities.

I'll start you off by telling you that even petroleum based mass transit coud possibly be 75% or more of the solution

Why are you always so snotty? I just asked you a question about what you stated. You should be able to provide a simple sentence stating what mass transit plan you are referring to.

 

[The Duke]

5 billion from San Fran to LA and it was never finished.

Anyone else seeing the fallacy?

It was a pipedream and a way for Obama to burn taxpayer money, that is all. My state refused that money.

Pretty sure Skeletor was governor then.

 

[healthmyths]

A lot of people will be buying these:

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Let's see.. below doesn't describe powering an EV. The average capacity is around 40kWh

Your guide to electric car battery capacity and lifespan

Explore the battery capacity, lifespan, and maintenance tips for electric vehicles. Learn how to extend your EV battery's life and the costs involved

www.eonenergy.com

And the below maximum is 10.5kWh.... hmmm...
5,500 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator