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jeff5may · 03-02-16, 09:54 PM

Electric car prices are coming down every year. The newer models in general have a better battery in them, compared to older models in general. This trend will continue, and more of the general public will make the switch to electric vehicles over the next few years. This trend, along with the aging of existing EV's and battery packs, will increase the economy of scale and prices will come down on replacement hybrid and EV batteries. It's not going to happen this year or next year, but eventually the OEM's and aftermarket suppliers will be offering different capacity batteries for the same vehicle, as well as "factory certified preowned" battery packs.

Meanwhile, the rooftop PV market will continue to grow. Unlike the electric car, this industry wasn't dealt a fatal blow in the late 80's by the manufacturers. Prices for power panels continue to drop, and efficiencies continue to rise. Many scaleable systems are available today and more will be available in the very near future. These home power systems are being designed to cater to customers that own (or future customers that will own) at least one plug-in vehicle.

When you consider the amount of fuel and maintenance you will save by having a home PV array that charges your car, the whole system gets easier to digest and justify. Especially if you are commuting a half hour to work and back every weekday. I believe the grocery getters and soccer moms of the world have already started buying into this type of system in small numbers. Due to the successes of individuals here on the forums and others in the population, many other less outspoken individuals and families are becoming attracted to these complementary systems. This trend will also continue, increasing market size and economy of scale.

The automakers are already beginning to change their marketing strategies, and are preparing to proliferate electric vehicle sales in short order. You know they have to have their eyes on populating your rooftop and garage wall while you are eyeballing their shiny new vehicle.

03-02-16, 09:54 PM	#26
jeff5may Supreme EcoRenovator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: elizabethtown, ky, USA Posts: 2,428 Thanks: 431 Thanked 619 Times in 517 Posts	Electric car prices are coming down every year. The newer models in general have a better battery in them, compared to older models in general. This trend will continue, and more of the general public will make the switch to electric vehicles over the next few years. This trend, along with the aging of existing EV's and battery packs, will increase the economy of scale and prices will come down on replacement hybrid and EV batteries. It's not going to happen this year or next year, but eventually the OEM's and aftermarket suppliers will be offering different capacity batteries for the same vehicle, as well as "factory certified preowned" battery packs. Meanwhile, the rooftop PV market will continue to grow. Unlike the electric car, this industry wasn't dealt a fatal blow in the late 80's by the manufacturers. Prices for power panels continue to drop, and efficiencies continue to rise. Many scaleable systems are available today and more will be available in the very near future. These home power systems are being designed to cater to customers that own (or future customers that will own) at least one plug-in vehicle. When you consider the amount of fuel and maintenance you will save by having a home PV array that charges your car, the whole system gets easier to digest and justify. Especially if you are commuting a half hour to work and back every weekday. I believe the grocery getters and soccer moms of the world have already started buying into this type of system in small numbers. Due to the successes of individuals here on the forums and others in the population, many other less outspoken individuals and families are becoming attracted to these complementary systems. This trend will also continue, increasing market size and economy of scale. The automakers are already beginning to change their marketing strategies, and are preparing to proliferate electric vehicle sales in short order. You know they have to have their eyes on populating your rooftop and garage wall while you are eyeballing their shiny new vehicle.