gpgrim
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- First Name
- Gary
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- May 17, 2021
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- Danville, CA
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- RR 4XP, MB E-350, Exp. EB, Subaru XTrek
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- Physicist
It's not the Nav. nor the planning! The real issue is the need for an interstate infrastructure reboot, i.e. Route 66 2.0, or what I call the "auto-net." The scope that falls under this heading is massive, as well are the economic opportunities, from power generation, distribution, and local storage, to retail development, and enabling tech. If you've seen the Norway Circle-K vid, it's cute, but not the right solution for I-5/99 between Stockton and Bakerspatch, though as a one-off stop, sure it'll work.
With full commitment, this reboot is a 10-15 year build out, and after pinging a (very) few who might know something, I"m convinced there won't be a serious effort anytime soon. Batshit crazy tech, i.e. solid-state separators and Li-anodes are not going to save bacon for many decades given the tech mat. and ~$105/kWh of current batts. Major car companies are going full EV in 10 years w/o having this tech in hand! There's a reason Elon is putting 150 M$ of his money into initial efforts line I-5 with panels and batteries, but my guess is it's to recharge the EV truck fleet he envisages. Their needs will dwarf the SF to Disneyland needs in terms of infrastructure. Also, Elon is basically a nerd, I don't think he has the first clue how to do retail customer service.
With full commitment, this reboot is a 10-15 year build out, and after pinging a (very) few who might know something, I"m convinced there won't be a serious effort anytime soon. Batshit crazy tech, i.e. solid-state separators and Li-anodes are not going to save bacon for many decades given the tech mat. and ~$105/kWh of current batts. Major car companies are going full EV in 10 years w/o having this tech in hand! There's a reason Elon is putting 150 M$ of his money into initial efforts line I-5 with panels and batteries, but my guess is it's to recharge the EV truck fleet he envisages. Their needs will dwarf the SF to Disneyland needs in terms of infrastructure. Also, Elon is basically a nerd, I don't think he has the first clue how to do retail customer service.
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