I would like to see a PSA where the systemic efficiency of EV's was modeled, using plumbing. Specifically a water analog starting with a large tank representing the generating station, with dripping pipes and joints that represent the efficiency of the transmission and distribution losses, and a leaky filler hose that represented the charging efficiency of the EV battery. And a car that drips representing the battery self-discharge rate.
I think the visual image of 'filling' the pseudo-EV using sweating, dripping, and spraying pipes and nozzles would dismay many of the would-be-smug proponents, and ought to go a long way towards tempering the unjustified exuberance that faction currently has. A nice avuncular voice-over starting out: "Imagine if we could SEE the electrons we are using to fuel our nationwide EV fleet..." I believe our grid is something like 50% efficient, leaving out all the ills of batteries. This will NOT be a dry demonstration! -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
