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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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Transportation accounts for only 27 percent of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the U.S.; In states (or countries ) with a high proportion of coal-generated electricity, the miles needed to break-even climb more. the price of admission to jobs, education and recreation is owning a car.” A war on EVs will be hard fought.

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

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But it is a price that must be paid, and GM should be commended for remaining committed to the Volt. Ive found it facinating how car commercials changed the main MPG number they promoted before gas went over $4 a gallon as city miles. Former vice chairman Bob Lutz said as much a year ago. The management at GM are liars.

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