Electric Cars Are the Key to Energy Independence

AlterNet by David Morris | Aug. 3, 2008 (Special Report)
Renewables won't give us energy independence unless that electricity is used as a substitute for oil in our transportation system.

We have done a great deal, from the bottom up, to increase the supply of renewable electricity. Less well known is how much we have done on the demand side of the equation, that is, the use of electricity in transportation. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics, Business, Sci/Tech
Topics: Global Warming, U.S. Economy, Energy, Transportation, Climate Change
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Aug 7, 2008 - 1:18 AM PDT
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 by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 1, 2008

The article explores the benefits of electrically powered vehicles upon energy independence and their part in an expanded power grid. The article provides some creative thinking with potential big benefits.

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