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The stone age did not end because the world ran out of stones, and the oil age will not end because we run out of oil.
It's an unfortunate "positive" feedback loop.
Demand could steadily increase
I’m a little disappointed that the government didn’t encourage natural gas cars more.
I would have bought one if I could get it filled up in a few more places.
Today in California a Tesla is charged by a natural gas electric power plant anyway.
I’m a little disappointed that the government didn’t encourage natural gas cars more
I think it would be too difficult and expensive to build out brand new infrastructure to get natural gas lines to every home and gas station. Whereas, the electric grid is already built and everyone can plug their cars in at home if they have a garage.
the electric grid is already built and everyone can plug their cars in at home if they have a garage.
Check out the tax that each state charges for a gallon of gasoline: https://taxfoundation.org/state-gas-tax-rates-2020/
This tax excludes the approximately $0.18 tax per gallon charged by the federal government.
The houses in N. California towns have natural gas supply.
A 200 mile range is acceptable but not ideal. Recharging a Tesla takes much longer than filling up with natural gas.
I used to calculate my gas mileage in Florida and I averaged about 240 miles per week.
The new Tesla superchargers can charge 80% of the battery in 20 minutes and it is getting better all the time.
The houses in N. California towns have natural gas supply.
clambo saysThe houses in N. California towns have natural gas supply.
I don't think any kind of NG fueling is allowed in residential areas.
Look at how gas and jetliner fuel consumption has dropped. Granted, TSA daily passenger count dropped to 5% of 2019 levels in April 2020, and has steadily increased to around 35%.
I think work from home (WFH) not only impacts commercial / office real estate but also reduces the number of cars on the road and reduced gas consumption, let alone people will be buying cars less as they put less miles on their cars.
Also technology such as with the gaming with virtual reality goggles and internet streaming services (Netflix, Disney +, etc.) means less car travel to the movie theaters or other entertainment centers. People spending more and more time at home and less inclined to want to travel.
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