Comments on: Are Islands The Ideal Location For Electric Vehicles?

By: Old Man Crowder

Old Man Crowder — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:26:54 +0000

How resilient is the power supply when hurricanes and typhoons blow through these islands?

Other than that, I would think EVs could be a good thing for those little pockets of people.

By: Shines

Shines — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:52:44 +0000

I agree with Max. I don’t know about Better Place EV charging stations in Australia. It is a pretty frikkin big “island”…

By: Max Reid

Max Reid — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:23:26 +0000

Yes its perfect for islands to go EVs. Indonesia has 15,000 islands, Japan 4,000 and many islands may not be connected to 1 another, so all their driving will be < 100 miles or even < 100 km.

Later bigger islands can slowly transition.

Infact even in a large country like China, many farmers are buying EVs with 50 km range and those vehicles have Lead Acid batteries, but cost only $5,000. Thats good for them to go to the nearby village/town and get their produce.

By: Van

Van — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:18:16 +0000

I believe a sunset law could be passed on islands that allow driving the existing car for 10 years, but any new car must be electric. Buses, trucks excepted for now. Once the next generation of EV hits the market, circa 2015, with a range in excess of 120 miles, such a law would make sense.

Also a law that says only EV's can enter National Parks in ten years also seems like a good idea.

And finally, on a different subject, wouldn't it be nice if cities were required to post on their internet sites, the particulate matter concentration locations (i.e. next to freeway) where the PM might contribute to premature death.

If we shine the light of truth on the exhaust pipe, like we do the cigarette, that would help us enter a better place.