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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

In addition, it is subject to similar refining, storage and distribution costs currently associated with petrol and diesel, including upstream CO2 emissions where the electricity required is usually generated from fossil fuels. Fourth, like all fossil fuels hydrogen is highly volatile, far more so than petrol.

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

Plug In India

By Team PluginIndia Now that Electric Vehicles are an increasingly attractive and attainable option for personal vehicle buyers , governments around the world have issued various petrol vehicle bans which will be implemented over the coming years. Diesel vehicles may be totally banned as they wont meet the regulations of BS6 round 2.

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The EV Transition Explained: Local Policies Shape Global Competition

Cars That Think

As the clean energy transition is made, Cooke says, “We’re talking about a massive reshaping of our economy at the same time.” Where is the clean energy? China, the European Union, Japan as well as the UK and South Korea all have announced the same intention. That is perhaps the most important point.”

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

South Korea did that and Australia is going to be doing that. Posted by: Green Chambers | Apr 14, 2009 12:25:03 AM Battery tech is still not advanced or reliable enough for an affordable pure EV, hydrogen fuel cells like in the FCX Clarity may be the clean future, but there are too many technical and infrastructure hurdles to overcome.

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