[quote=Allison1]ERCOT is the Texas agency responsible for our overseeing power production in Texas. Their board is appointed by Abbot.
If you don't find them credible who do you find credible. They will be the agency that steers Texas as far as electrical needs.

Yes, and IF memory serves, their entire board resigned post the Feb '21 near electrical meltdown. Let's hope Governor Abbot made wiser choices in regards to their replacements. IF so then they should do a MUCH better job of operating the electrical grid...both in it's operation and it's improvements. IF so and the improvements prove their worth during the next potential weather calamity, then they'll regain my trust....at present, nope...






As I pointed out, how do you know these things or are you assuming that they will not be able to change?

I'm NOT assuming ANYthing Allison. You ARE the one doing the "assuming"... apparently at least. Assuming that the average citizen will be able to afford an EV..... Assuming that there will be a miraculous renaissance to our electrical grid, etc etc etc etc.


Again, WHERE is the electrical power going to come from to power these MILLIONS of EV's??



IF you are correct I ASSUME we would have a large amount of information from anti EV people. I just don't see it, you?

COMMON SENSE combined with an understanding of our current energy reality is all it takes for me.... CA brownouts is a reality... Feb '21 here in TX is a reality.

Like yourself, I do a lot of reading, but, I try and read ALL sides before I determine my opinion. I do NOT trust "the experts" at their word.....they've sure been wrong an awful lot during my lifetime.





The CEO's address was discussed in several threads a few years ago. It was Mike Worth, CEO of Chevron and he said that two years ago. Was he talking about recent regulatory issues? No, since that last one was built in 1977, he was talking about issues that have been around for almost 50 years.

I'm not sure you quite realize the significance of this....

https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/...on-curtailing-power-of-federal-agencies/

I'm also not quite sure you're aware of the significance of last Tuesday.... and I'm NOT referring to Trump's election.

BTW, I'm under NO illusions that what Trump proposes to do will be accomplished during his final term. IMOP they cannot be accomplished in 4 years, much less the possibility of 2.

I do think that the ground is shifting underneath the beltways feet. It's because of this that I think the rules are being rewritten. As a result of that I'm very optimistic that substantive things might well get accomplished over the next decade...






PS, I was not lecturing to anyone. I offered my opinion.
Everyone has one.

I think it's safe to say that there are many on TFF who might well disagree with your assessment......




BTW, like I stated earlier, I do appreciate your intelligence and the thoughtful way you go about stating your opinions. I also very much appreciate that you stick to the subject and don't resort to name calling like others on here. I always avoid resorting to the lowest form of debate and it's apparent to me that you do same.

All I've ever asked is that you answer my questions regarding your opinions (as well as others with the same opinions). Unless my memory is failing me, up until now I don't remember you ever doing so... at least when it comes to my questions. Questions which IMOP are VERY relevant to this discussion....

Nice try.
Wish you were the first.

Just wait. You’ll see the narcissist side come out shortly.

Hehehe.... NOT a worry Mr Pat.... I'm under NO illusions....

They have nuclear reactors that power submarines. Seems like they're save enough. "American naval reactors starting with the S1W and iterations of designs have operated without incidents since USS Nautilus (SSN-571) launched in 1954"

IMOP, the small nuclear power plants are the most viable option to phase out traditional power plants, but, "they" apparently aren't in favor of them either... .although I certainly am as they SEEM to make the most sense

However, that still doesn't account for multiple other issues... public charging infrastructure, lack of range for over the road travel, long charge times when over the road, battery replacement cost, etc etc etc.

One of my favorites...
https://youtu.be/bJfrKNR3K2k?si=cM0GZqI3cx0CZU9E