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PBL analysis finds that resources are not depleted, but expensive; badly functioning markets and wrong policies

Green Car Congress

Thus, high energy prices lead to high food prices, as transport and fertilizers become more expensive. High oil prices increase the appeal of biofuels, and a subsequent increasing demand for corn and grain leads to higher food prices and additional food scarcity.

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Buffett's Chinese electric car company

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Sokol told me that Mr. Much as I admire the Obama administration’s energy and environment team, there’s no way that the U.S. car companies and battery makers as much as the Chinese government is going to help BYD. government is going to help U.S.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Silent engines, positive impact on the environment, and decreased fuel costs are all reasons for this transition to EVs. Moreover, with the massive drop in oil prices , gas-powered vehicles are more economical to operate, which makes it harder to argue that EVs will help drivers save money on fuel.

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