Some Japanese motorcycle models may be discontinued in the near future

[harryhendo]

I agree.... That is why I'm not rushing out to buy a electric vehicle. The electricity to charge an electric vehicle in metro Atlanta is mainly generated by burning another fossil fuel...coal...tons of coal. If you follow the power cord you will find coal at the end it in many localities. Is that any better ecologically than an ICE engine? Having seen the results of coal mining I believe oil to be a lesser evil.
Moving off oil makes sense, for many reasons, but trying to do it in a short period will only cause problems.

Actually, Atlanta doesn't have any coal fired power plants (they are mainly natural gas and solar), and for the rest of Georgia, renewables and nuclear provide a big share. Renewables are now catching up to coal, and should equal it in a couple of years:



It is pretty interesting to browse through the states. Some, like Vermont, Rhode Island, and Hawaii produce all their electricity from wind and solar. And surprisingly, Texas, the Big Oil state, is one of the leading renewable energy producers:



There's a big shift going on...

 

[ARKNT]

There's a big shift going on...

Another thing that will "shift" in the future is a decrease in nuclear production. Pretty much all the US nuke plants that are generating now are old and close to end of life. Many are running on license extensions now. Nuclear is not all that popular and economically has some big questions to think about.
So as nuclear decreases other forms must increase even more.
It is not gonna be easy.

Arknt

 

[NoNTnow]

Actually, Atlanta doesn't have any coal fired power plants (they are mainly natural gas and solar), and for the rest of Georgia, renewables and nuclear provide a big share. Renewables are now catching up to coal, and should equal it in a couple of years:

Actually Atlanta does still have coal fired plants. The chart you posted is for the entire state, not by the sub companies / regions. Coastal, and South Georgia is doing much better than this region. Around here Plant Bowen is the largest of the coal fired plants still in use and services the North Atlanta Metro Area.

As far nuclear power Georgia Power is still attempting to add two new reactors, Plant Vogtle Unit 3 and 4, even though the prime contractor, Westinghouse Electric, withdrew from the project due to bankruptcy. The whole project has been plagued by mismanagement, cost over runs, and the lack of oversight by the Georgia PUC.