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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

But its monumentally less pollution , even on the national (half-coal) grid. How about a car-mounted wind-generator? Toyota has had a battery recycling program since 1998 and even offers dealers a $200 bounty to ensure batteries arent just thrown away (described at end of linked document). What about battery safety?

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

His only indulgences are a Mercedes and a Lexus, and they have a practical purpose: He takes their engines apart to see how they work. His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. He certainly doesnt live a very lavish lifestyle.

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