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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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Analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) argues that EVs are the quickest means to decarbonize motorized transport. In states (or countries ) with a high proportion of coal-generated electricity, the miles needed to break-even climb more. This is not to imply in any way that electric vehicles are worthless.

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

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" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. General Motors has sought $10.3 Denmark did that with Wind Power and now most of their energy comes from wind rather than oil, natural gas, or coal. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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