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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

Paul Taylor, Chief Economist for the National Automotive Dealers Association, had the following observations: At $4/gallon gas people looked at more economical versions of the same vehicle rather than going down in vehicle size—they continue to buy cars that meet their needs. How much does it cost to save weight? —Bill Cooke.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

In fact, our high levels of renewable energy mean the benefits from reducing EV emissions are greater than in most other countries and in some cases would produce 80% fewer greenhouse gas emissions. EV MYTH THREE: The world will run out of lithium. The Congolese government has also promised to pilot regulated areas for artisanal miners.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Find investors, resumes, and free research Get Cleantech Blog in your email Enter your email address: Subscribe in a reader Join us on Linked In Follow us on Twitter Join us on Facebook GHGBlog.com - The Greenhouse Gas Blog Loading. Why not ake it all the way and spend 1 year of Iraq on retrofitting every home in America with nano solar.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

In fact, our high levels of renewable energy mean the benefits from reducing EV emissions are greater than in most other countries and in some cases would produce 80% fewer greenhouse gas emissions. EV MYTH THREE: The world will run out of lithium. The Congolese government has also promised to pilot regulated areas for artisanal miners.