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Will CARB’s New Rules Damage EV Startups?

Revenge of the Electric Car

In fact, plug-ins can produce virtually no emissions at all while driving around town, as long as you don’t exceed 34 mph or press the gas pedal past halfway and engage the gasoline-powered engine. Consequently, gasoline-power vehicles pollute the most when the engine is first turned on in the morning after being off for many hours.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

With a top speed of only 65 MPH and a 100 mile range, the Think Global will remain a niche City Car for conspicuous green consumers who aren’t concerned about safety. Several global indicators on the supply of oil and the known carbon pollution environmental damages its caused all lead us to find cleaner ways of transportation.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

In the past the auto industry has responded to incentives and guidelines set by government agencies and reengineered their product to meet this requirement. These blends are now being used to reduce oil consumption and for cleaner combustion with fewer regulated emissions. Similar processes can be followed again.

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