Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 16, 2009
Such perception is at odds with most projections; for example, the International Scientific Congress on Climate Change suggested in March that while some societies might be able to cope with a “two-degree world” through aggressive adaptive strategies, impacts could be “significant” even below 2 ºC. Not the last two days.”.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 29, 2009
as compared to 1990 emissions, to be achieved between 2008 and 2012. From an official point of view, COP 15 is to be informed by the most recent report from the UNFCCC’s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Fourth Assessment Report (AR4), published in 2007. Climate Change And The IPCC Fourth Assessment Report.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Also maintenance on these (no oil changes to speak of) etc will cost much less than an internal combution propelled car. And if the cap-and-trade legislation ever gets passed and we have to internalize the costs associated with GHG emission, then the all-electric capability of the Volt might be even more beneficial.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
February 17, 2009 2:31 pm Link CGC (#18 and #21), You make an error in not delving into the efficiency of the internal combustion engine (ICE) and that of power generation. Galbraith joined The New York Times in June 2008 to write about renewable energy. — CGC 22. Average ICE efficiency might be around 20%. Staff Tom Zeller Jr.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
And, if you consider lifetime costs of owning an EV versus owning a traditional internal combustion car, even if the initial purchase price of the EV is much more than your combustion car and you have to replace a battery for $4,000 after 7-10 years, the EV still costs less to operate. If you charge with solar, is way less.
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