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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

The interesting thing is before electric cars were popular, no one in the auto industry or mainstream media even questioned where petrol or the metals used in engines are coming from. A completely new method is to filter lithium directly out of the brine using membranes, thus avoiding water-intensive evaporation [8].

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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

Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. Furthermore, even the older version PHEV can recharge at a slow rate using local solar, wind, water-derived or other net zero CO 2 fuel. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference NÂș 2. How PHEV enhances The Electric Infrastructure.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. There are two main sources of lithium in the world; hard rock mines and brine water. The mining industry as a whole is also being held more accountable globally and parts of the global auto industry are now focusing intently on ethical sourcing. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. There are two main sources of lithium in the world; hard rock mines and brine water. The mining industry as a whole is also being held more accountable globally and parts of the global auto industry are now focusing intently on ethical sourcing. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

That way you have a fair basis of comparison, you know, apples to apples and all that jazz. And with broadband, government builds the roads, they build the water and sewer systems, I tend to think our communications network should be one of those utilities as well. it is over, the media!, it is over, the media!,

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