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Modelling the Impact of PHEVs on Ozone in Denver

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the University of Colorado, Boulder and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) modeled the emissions impact had plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) replaced light duty gasoline vehicles in the Denver, Colorado area in summer 2006. Ozone concentration increases were modeled for small areas near central Denver.

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Ethanol and Ozone

Plugs and Cars

Yet another reason to think again about the ethanol craze in an article in today's LA Times. We need to prioritize clean electricity generation and plug-in battery cars to utilize that energy efficiently. There are so many reasons ethanol shouldn't be priority #1 in America's quest for petroleum replacement.

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Life cycle analysis of three battery chemistries for PHEVs and BEVs; environmental impacts higher than expected

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Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have performed life cycle assessments (LCA) of three batteries for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full performance battery electric (BEV) vehicles. They also found higher life cycle global warming emissions than have been previously reported. —Majeau-Bettez et al.

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The Electric Purple Snake-Oil Machine

Cars That Think

They could be plugged into a lamp or wall socket or wired to a battery—remember that most homes and businesses in the early 20th century were not yet electrified, and so most manufacturers offered both alternating and direct current options. The result was the Tesla coil, which he envisioned being used for wireless lighting and power.

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