Plug-In 2008: Electric Cars Are Inevitable ... and Essential

Petroleum accounts for 96 percent of the nation's transportation fuel, a position Lauckner says is untenable given the world's growing thirst for the stuff. The domestic auto market is in the dumps, but sales are booming in the developing world. China is poised to become the world's largest auto market by 2014, Lauckner said, and 15 percent of the world's population will be driving by 2020. "That's over 1 billion vehicles," he said. The only way to ensure ... Full Story »

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by Maurice Lee3 - Oct. 1, 2008

This story debunks the myth that plug-in electric cars will merely create as much or more carbon emissions at the coal-fired power plants. That's an argument some opponents use against electric cars. As a three-year owner of a Prius, I am always glad to read about heightened interest in battery operated cars. I'm also frustrated with U.S. car manufacturers for being years behind Toyota.

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