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Simple estimate: 54 kWh
Simple estimate: 54 kWh
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Estimated from US vehicle ownership statistics
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{{pn|TODO: add commercial vehicles (semi trucks, at least)}}
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==Stationary storage==
The need for energy storage depends on which mix of energy sources is used. Here are some scenarios.


==Energy sources, by scenario==
{{minor|Note: Some of the "''short-term energy storage''" here may overlap with vehicle batteries, if people use their EVs as grid storage.}}
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