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Reducing Carbon Emissions Quickly Is the Goal – Not Quarter-Mile Times (Commentary)

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My real point, however, of this short commentary of an article is not about safety and speed – but about reducing carbon emissions. The fast acceleration capability of electric vehicles was a key component to reducing the “golf cart” image of EVs that existed before the Tesla Model S emerged in 2012.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Posted by: Bob F | Apr 13, 2009 9:42:47 PM Despite factual errors and oversights in this article, you still make an excellent point. when they were forced to put NIHM batteries in the range was 150 miles. 150 miles is fine more. and so what I tend to like to drive more than 150 miles. check your facts.

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