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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

California Air Resources Board studies show that battery electric vehicles emit at least 67% lower greenhouse gases than gasoline cars -- even more assuming renewables. In some areas where wind and hydropower is wasted at night, the rate can be as low as 2-3 cents per kWh. Thats 20-25 cents a gallon. Why Pay More for a PHEV?

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. This is only useful after your on some other renewable source of electricity or using nuclear. FCVs are the way of the future!

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) To deal with this major special waste problem has to my knowledge never ever been brought to the attention of the readers of any paper around the world. — Kaare Nilsen 2.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

For instance, they may have solar panels on their roof or could, via their utility, opt for energy from renewable sources. So much more convenient than having to take time out of my day and go out of my way (wasting more energy) to get a charge elsewhere or do battery swaps. The rest of your claims are equally mind-numbingly dumb.