tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276901035850437507.post2704421829319521882..comments2023-07-31T07:58:32.181-07:00Comments on Why I Drive Electric: How much does it cost to drive an Electric Car?Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387560028193785359noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276901035850437507.post-34248194815311710222007-12-14T08:18:00.000-08:002007-12-14T08:18:00.000-08:00In answer to your question why your electric bill ...In answer to your question why your electric bill is in 2 parts. The communications act of 1996 was intended to encourage competition. The utilities were divided into infrastructure and service provided in order that competitors could provide services without having to duplicate the existing infrastructure. In many areas, you can select a supplier for your KWHs. Perhaps Fred's wind farm could get your generation charge while the local electric company would continue to get the transmission charge $. <BR/><BR/>In a similar fashion, you might get DSL or dial tone or some other service from a competitor to your local telco over the telco's wires.<BR/><BR/>storm <BR/>http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/1059stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12723060170933627482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276901035850437507.post-56988533589075765122007-06-19T19:02:00.000-07:002007-06-19T19:02:00.000-07:00I'm enjoying your blog. Thanks for including pictu...I'm enjoying your blog. Thanks for including pictures of the controller, and power steering setup. I'm planning to build an EV using a Geo Metro and using a DC motor from a forklift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com