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      03-16-2014, 01:22 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Diver
Just remember, the electricity used to charge plug-in hybrids and full electrics comes mostly from burning coal and natural gas. The charging is usually at night when the solar panels are not working.
Bingo! That's my only issue with plug in's. You're no longer paying big oil for gas now, you're paying big electric for electricity. Which here in Jax, seems to increase in cost every year.... Soooo... Where is the real win....

People also seem to forget about maintenance. I suspect (i don't know 100%) that the batteries don't have a lifetime warranty. Which means in 7-10years when they deteriorate (like ALL batteries do), they'll need to be replaced. Think a box full of double A's are overpriced??????
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