Google backs development of plug-in electric cars
Fending off the ladies in the plug-in hybrid.
In theory, this is a great idea to get people driving cars that don't depend on fossil fuels, nor pollute the air. Maybe it's the reality loving side of me, but I'm just thinking that....
a) The only people who could own these cars are people with garages because some jackass would inevitably cut your power cord overnight if you lived in an apartment and plugged in, making you late to your job interview, wedding day, etc. It's just Murphy's Law at that point.
b) Unless charging goes really fast, you're not going to be able to go to a "plug-in station" at night if you live in the hood.
c) Neighbors will get into fights when they realize their next door neighbor has been plugging into their outdoor outlets while they're at work.
d) Window rattling sound systems inside the car will become less cool.
e) The plug in cords are going to have to be really, really strong because people are definitely going to rip them out from the outlets by the cord itself, like we were taught NOT to do as children.
Other than that, this is a great idea, but it's just another reason to fuel the infernos of worry about Google taking over the world.
If they take over the world, at least search will be really, really good.
I see that Google Adsense has now decided to send targeted advertisements about lucrative career possibilities as a personal bodyguard to my readers. Wonderful! Obviously, the best place to find huge, intimidating people to study to become bodyguards would be on the website of an undersized Asian who at times struggles to make it on some roller coasters with height requirements. (Yes, I am kidding...)
a) The only people who could own these cars are people with garages because some jackass would inevitably cut your power cord overnight if you lived in an apartment and plugged in, making you late to your job interview, wedding day, etc. It's just Murphy's Law at that point.
b) Unless charging goes really fast, you're not going to be able to go to a "plug-in station" at night if you live in the hood.
c) Neighbors will get into fights when they realize their next door neighbor has been plugging into their outdoor outlets while they're at work.
d) Window rattling sound systems inside the car will become less cool.
e) The plug in cords are going to have to be really, really strong because people are definitely going to rip them out from the outlets by the cord itself, like we were taught NOT to do as children.
Other than that, this is a great idea, but it's just another reason to fuel the infernos of worry about Google taking over the world.
If they take over the world, at least search will be really, really good.
I see that Google Adsense has now decided to send targeted advertisements about lucrative career possibilities as a personal bodyguard to my readers. Wonderful! Obviously, the best place to find huge, intimidating people to study to become bodyguards would be on the website of an undersized Asian who at times struggles to make it on some roller coasters with height requirements. (Yes, I am kidding...)
1 comment:
How is this more energy efficient? Where do these people think the electricity comes from? Just because you plug it into a magical box isn't going to make it any cleaner. There's a power plant somewhere burning coal or gas or nuking it up to churn out power. Sadly, water and wind only account for a fraction of the country's electrical output. But hey, it sounds good from a marketing standpoint. 100+ mpg! Sign me up!
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