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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In effect therefore, the more energy convertion stages there are the less efficient the process is. Whenever we take a source, convert it and then use it to generate electricity (usually steam generation) or use it to run an internal combustion engine it seems counter intuitive efficiency wise. The closest to that source is solar.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

April 10, 2009 10:06 pm Link I make, convert and drive EV’s and have for 13 yrs. Many EV groups online for more info or google EV clubs or EV racing and follow the website’s links. And with EV maintenance you are less exposed to being ripped off buy the ICE car repairman. — Jeff U 6.

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