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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. Some even say that it pollutes even more than a diesel or petrol burning car. Refining oil takes a huge amount of energy and generates even more pollution.

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PlugStar program continues to grow, expand

Plug in America

In 2022, it is going to relaunch its LA program with the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). One is an EV Advocate FAQ training which will help staff members at Roseville Electric train their staff to answer frequently asked questions from customers. PlugStar has an additional partnership with Chargeway.

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PlugStar program continues to grow in 2022

Plug in America

In 2022, it is going to relaunch its LA program with the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). One is an EV Advocate FAQ training which will help staff members at Roseville Electric train their staff to answer frequently asked questions from customers. PlugStar has an additional partnership with Chargeway.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

One thing is for sure; - electric cars bring down the air pollution, but they sure create another waste pollution problem. April 10, 2009 2:28 pm Link Nothing pollutes more than the tailpipe of a internal combustion engine car. For more information, please see our Comments FAQ. — Kaare Nilsen 2. — Jared 9.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A 220 volt socket like on your water heater or dryer would be better, ad these typically have 40 or 50 amp circuits, so they can deliver 8,000 to 10,000 watts - is this what they mean? I mean, when the electricity it uses is produces, pollution still happens, just not "right from your car"? yay same plug!

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Each of the aforementioned “primary energy sources&# generates carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases plus other pollutants coming from the contaminants or byproducts of using these “primary energy sources&#. The coal ash is known to have many toxic metals and other pollutants.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

And with broadband, government builds the roads, they build the water and sewer systems, I tend to think our communications network should be one of those utilities as well. The mines in Canada where the nickel & cadmium are mined is one of the most polluted places on Earth.

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