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General => Off Topic => Topic started by: craigq on February 20, 2012, 06:35:16 PM

Title: University of Texas EV China Pollution Research
Post by: craigq on February 20, 2012, 06:35:16 PM

Not sure if this has been posted yet, saw it on motorcycledaily.com

http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2012/02/13/researchers-find-ecar-emissions-harmful/ (http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2012/02/13/researchers-find-ecar-emissions-harmful/)

“Our calculations show that an increase in electric bike usage improves air quality and environmental health by displacing the use of other more polluting modes of transportation,” Cherry said. “E-bikes, which are battery-powered, continue to be an environmentally friendly and efficient mode of transportation.”

Title: Re: University of Texas EV China Pollution Research
Post by: Richard230 on February 20, 2012, 08:33:57 PM

I think EVs are going to be a lot more popular this year than they were last year.  Gas prices around here are really taking off. I have seen regular selling for $4.30 a gallon in San Francisco. News reports say that there is no end in sight, with gas over $5 a gallon expected this summer.   :o

Bad for the pocketbook and the economy, but good for EV manufacturers.