[ausev] Open Garage & CO2+Electricity Generation (was hi im a newbie)

[Carey King]

We could let Mark Kapner correct us on this (if he were still on the 
list), but as far as Austin Energy goes, I think the coal and nuclear 
are still running at night, with the coal throttled back (less 
efficient) as determined by the quantity of wind power and demand. In 
conversations with him, and in looking at the GREET model of Argonne 
Natl. labs (which does exactly this calculation for the entire energy 
chain for fueling cars and can be downloaded for free), there are 
emissions benefits. The main thing is that emissions are easier to 
control at larger central plants and in the end less expensive.

For the most glorified Excel spreadsheet I've ever seen, and to do your 
own calculations for emissions for fueling cars in various ways, see: 
http://www.transportation.anl.gov/software/GREET/

This link has documents with regard to various studies done in this area:
http://www.transportation.anl.gov/software/GREET/publications.html

carey

rah at h-consulting.com wrote:

>All,
>
>I'm planning an open garage on Sunday 2/25 from 1 to 5 PM.  My address 
>is posted on my blog: http://ezehicle.com/archives/100.  Please RSVP by 
>commenting on the bloc.
>
>If you're looking for an intro to EV conversions, my conversion is 
>fairly generic.  I have an "off the shelf" DC system with a goal of 
>"get it on the road."
>
>I also want to feed the flames on this EV long tail pipe debate.  The 
>long tail pipe theory that you are just moving the pollution is wrong 
>locally because Austin's night time power is provided by windmills.
>
>Rob
>RAVolt.com & EValbum 995
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