San Antonio, TX
I have a BSEE from UCONN and I worked at a Navy Science lab until leaving to work on alternative energy. I saw the documentary "Who Killed The Electric Car" and within that year designed and built my first electric car. I continued converting cars for others and I am now focusing my efforts on open source electric kit cars.
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Good info, but even more important to look at trends ...
"During the first ten months of 2012, 92 wind projects (5,403 MW), 167 solar projects (1,032 MW), 79 biomass projects (409 MW), seven geothermal projects (123 MW), and 9 water power projects (12 MW) have come on-line. Collectively, these total 6,979 MW or 46.22% of all new generating capacity added since the beginning of the year."
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/12/renewables-account-for-46-new-us-electrical-generating-capacity-since-january
EV's are not going to solve all problems for all people. They work fine for simple commuter vehicles. There is no need for fast charging or battery swapping. The batteries are getting cheaper with higher energy density every year. They will do just fine charging from a normal outlet overnight and getting 200-300 mile ranges. This will satisfy about 90% of peoples needs. There are other things that can be done for longer trips but I think providing a solution for 90% of our needs is a pretty good start. I don't think continuing business as usual while waiting for "perfect" for all possible uses is not very wise.