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Electric Vehicles vs The Grid

Electric Vehicles vs The Grid

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There is a growing push toward electric vehicles with several car companies saying they will move to green fleets in the next ten to twenty years.
South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says there could be problems if too many electric vehicles show up in the same neighborhood….

Nelson says there have already been examples of the electric grid being pushed too far…

Nelson says besides car companies retooling, many electric utilities may have to make major investments in generation and transmission….

Nelson says much of that type of utility expansion will be paid for by their customers.

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