The EV shortcomings during emergencies

There have been many articles recently about Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the devastation they’ve caused, and the difficulties of the response efforts. One aspect I haven’t seen covered, however, is what the impact of the green energy changes in progress will be on future similar events.

Imagine the problems with mass evacuations when highways are full of partially charged EVs with limited range and limited resources for charging. Think of all the home chargers and public charging stations destroyed or without power because of flooding or high winds. No one can load tank trucks from unaffected areas with electricity as can be done with gasoline or diesel fuel.

How about the solar panel or wind turbine farms that will be put out of commission even if the transmission lines can quickly be restored?

Instead of rushing into a green energy future by U.S. government edicts of unrealistic standards or bans on fossil-fueled trucks as California has done, the country should first harden its electrical generation and grid so as to survive the hurricanes, floods, tornado’s, earthquakes, wildfires, etc. which are sure to come. Otherwise, the future suffering and recovery costs will make today’s look insignificant.

David Swanson

Elgin