Photography, rowing and the pursuit of data.....and Renee  

The realities of global warming cannot be ignored, do you want to give future generations a chance ?  There is one action that you can take today that will reduce your carbon footprint 25% - change to an electric car. 

 

If you are an  "average" american, you use your car to travel 14,000 miles a year at 24 mpg (1).  Your car uses 20 MWh of energy per year, a whopping 25% of your total energy consumption (2). Your car also consumes $2,200 worth of gasoline.  

 

When you go electric, you will have to charge your car (Nissan Leaf 200 mile range for example) 70 times. A single charge takes 62 KWh, so your annual energy use will be only 4.3 MWh, electric cars use 5x less energy.  You have also saved at least $3000 a year in gasoline and maintenance expenses. Its that simple to save 20% ! 

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If you really want to have an impact, you can add solar panels to your roof. Our 6 MW installation in Texas generates 8 MWh per year, or enough to power 2 electric cars. Now you have reduced your carbon footprint by 25%. 

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There is a legitimate concern about range. I have found 150 miles is more than enough for daily around town driving. Tesla owners have shown that longer range electrics are practical for cross country trips. Alternatives for 2 car families is to have one electric for around town and one hybrid for long trips. Renting for long trips is another solution. 

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Plug-in vehicles are predicted to make up 23% of new passenger vehicle sales globally in 2025, up from just under 10% in 2021. At this rate, 50% of all sales by 2035 seems likely. 

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This combination of improve efficiency and renewable source is the way forward to saving the planet for future generations! 

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(1) U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

(2) ourworldindata.com

 

 

 

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