Hi Paul Hunt!!
On Tue, 10 Jun 1997, Paul Hunt wrote:
> Article in the UK Sunday Times says that GM aren't having much luck
> selling electric cars in CA, and one of the reasons given is that the
The big problem is one of range. Apparently, the cars are giving app.
60% of their projected range.
> battery chargers require 220v in a state where most houses are on 110v.
> Can this be true?
Nope. All modern houses on the North American power grid have 220
delivered to the house, and the load is split evenly between each 110
volt leg. All major appliances are operated from 220 v ie. water
heaters, cooking stoves, large air conditioners, shop tools, etc.
BTW, NA pwr grid does NOT include Mexico. Lord only knows what their
standards are once you get away from the large centres.
TTUL8r, Kirk Cowen
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