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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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must cease by 2038 at the latest, according to research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). This is due to the 30 to 40 percent increase in emissions EVs create in comparison to manufacturing an ICE vehicle, mainly from its battery production. The San Diego backlash over a mileage tax may be just the beginning. For the U.S.

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

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But GM says it wont get the money until the Obama administration is satisfied the company is financially viable. That way you have a fair basis of comparison, you know, apples to apples and all that jazz. Gotta love a company that blows nearly 2 billion a year on PR and advertising! Engineering proptypes enjoy a tax break.

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