Firefox actually uses less RAM for in some cases, particularly with many tabs open. Leaving many tabs open in Chrome is excessively resource intensive, as it runs a separate process for each tab. While I understand the security reasons for doing so, it is just not well-suited to having many tabs open.
Your math does not work out. 6.6 kWh over 4 hours is 1.65 kW, which really is not significant. However, a Tesla battery has a capacity of about 53 kWh. According to Tesla, the battery can be charged in 3.5 hours, but that is when using a 220V 80A outlet. Follow along here: 53kWh / 3.5h = 15.15 kW. If you honestly think that 70% of households drawing an additional 15 kW would have no appreciable effect, you might be overestimating the capacity of the grid.
70%? Source, please.
If everyone slowly charges their cars over 10-16 hours, this might work, but if many people want to charge their cars at the same time, it will bring the grid down to its knees. An electric car charger can add as much strain to a grid as a whole house.
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Must avoid those MURDER-DEATH-KILL situations..
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"First" comment, in excess of five minutes late? I wonder what browser you're using..
Firefox actually uses less RAM for in some cases, particularly with many tabs open. Leaving many tabs open in Chrome is excessively resource intensive, as it runs a separate process for each tab. While I understand the security reasons for doing so, it is just not well-suited to having many tabs open.
OH NO!
You just told the MAFIIA where to find it.
Your math does not work out. 6.6 kWh over 4 hours is 1.65 kW, which really is not significant. However, a Tesla battery has a capacity of about 53 kWh. According to Tesla, the battery can be charged in 3.5 hours, but that is when using a 220V 80A outlet. Follow along here: 53kWh / 3.5h = 15.15 kW. If you honestly think that 70% of households drawing an additional 15 kW would have no appreciable effect, you might be overestimating the capacity of the grid.
70%? Source, please. If everyone slowly charges their cars over 10-16 hours, this might work, but if many people want to charge their cars at the same time, it will bring the grid down to its knees. An electric car charger can add as much strain to a grid as a whole house.