Friday, October 23, 2009

EV WORLDwire: The End of the ICE Age, Rise of the Smart Grid

EV WORLDwire: The End of the ICE Age, Rise of the Smart Grid: "The electrification of transportation is unique in that it intersects national security, economic, and climate change agendas. In what seems to be a rare occasion these days, there is something to please both political parties.

By shifting the primary fuel for light-duty vehicles from oil to electricity, the U.S. Energy Department estimates that the United States stands to reduce petroleum consumption by as much as 6.2 million barrels of oil per day, eliminating 52 percent of current petroleum imports. Those concerned with national security note that these savings exceed total oil imports from OPEC countries (5.9 million barrels per day)."

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