EV alternative for light/medium duty trucks
So much wheel spinning on EVs, what if they are not the right path forward? The biggest problem with renewable power and EVs is storage, the second is storage, and the third is storage. Another pat...
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stsmark wrote:
I think you just need to look at Tesla themselves. In 2018 Elon stated that GF Reno would be off grid in 2019. They have only added several sections of panels to the roof not nearly what would be required. I believe it would be startling to see the area of panels and number of Megapacks to make it work. He has also built 3 factories since with minimal renewable power capacity. There has to be a reason other than cost as they make all the equipment.
Also in terms of costs to Corporations let’s not forget that they have the Investment Tax Credit to cover facility upgrades for energy efficiency. As far as equipment ie Pepsi and the Semi’s they were eligible for 100% bonus depreciation last year, this year is 80%.
Rumour has it on TMC is that when the power company that serves that area found out that they were going to install all that solar they made them a smoking long term power deal and it made no sense to do the solar.
I believe they just recently finished their roof install but won’t be adding the next phase (whatever that is).
Just rumour but you can find it mentioned a few times on various sources including TMC. Who knows.
