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Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

Green Car Congress

The implication for biofuels is important, to the extent they are aimed at meeting climate and petroleum use reduction goals. The two studies—EPRI-NRDC and ANL—serve as “ excellent bookends ” for comparing minimal and maximal electrification of passenger transportation, the researchers concluded. —Meier et al.

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The 80-20 Rule

Plug In Partners

This post from Climate Progress deals very nicely with a lot of them. The proper comparison between vehicle types is the “wells-to-wheels” basis, where the pollution from extracting the raw materials, shipping, transformation (e.g. Here's a piece of it: Why do PHEVs reduce greenhouse pollution ? refining), and use are added.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! The EPRI says lithium-ion batteries are ready now. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? Please see our Plug-In Hybrids page Wheres the payback?

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