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Wind provided 25% of electricity in Texas in 2021 [1]. A decade ago, it was close to 12%. A decade from now, it will be 45-50%. Even now, by selecting only the nights with strong winds, an EV driver can tap the grid when 50% of the electricity comes from nuclear and wind turbines.

Carbon sources aren't moved. They are decommissioned.

[1] https://www.ercot.com/files/docs/2021/10/13/ERCOT_Fact_Sheet...




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