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From: sd.green@shaw.ca
"ABarlow" wrote in message
news:1160698821.219801.228750@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
SDGreen wrote:
> "Karen Gordon" wrote in message
> news:egm96m$kv4$1@theodyn.ncf.ca...
> >> "penny" wrote in message
> >>
> >>> Who killed the electric car -- a crime of mammoth proportions with
> >>> consequences for our environment.
> >>>
> >>> Electric cars produce zero emissions and therefore don't contribute to
> >>> the global warming disaster. They were a key invention in dealing
> >>> with global warming. Yet they have disappeared from the market
> >>> place.
> >
> > "pcourterelle" (someone@ms.com) writes:
> >> ABarlow and Chom have patiently explained why the electric car is
> >> neither
> >> an
> >> environmentally friendly option for reducing green-house gases as you
> >> claim
> >
> > (K): You're kidding. right? Usenet posters have become the definitive
> > experts on the electric car and its viability? You must be a mighty
> > confused little man if you're taking your direction from posters rather
> > than
> > the experts.
> > ________________________
> >
> > 22 September 2006
> >
> >
> > California targets motor pollution
> >
> > A legal challenge brought by the State of California against several
> > major
> > car manufacturers over climate change could become a landmark case
> > against
> > corporate polluters, say green groups. The case has been brought by
> > state
> > authorities on behalf of the People of California against General
> > Motors,
> > Toyota, Ford, Honda, Chrysler and Nissan.
> >
> > The case is seeking monetary compensation for climate change damage
> > caused
> > by emissions. Attorney General Bill Lockyer, filing the lawsuit, claims
> > that the uncurbed emissions from the so-called Big Six car manufacturers
> > have contributed significantly to Californias environmental health,
> > costing the state millions in existing and future responses to the
> > problem.
> >
> > Global warming is causing significant harm to Californias environment,
> > economy, agriculture and public health. The impacts are already costing
> > millions of dollars and the price tag is increasing, said Lockyer.
> > Vehicle
> > emissions are the single most rapidly growing source of the carbon
> > emissions contributing to global warming, yet the federal government and
> > automakers have refused to act. It is time to hold these companies
> > responsible for their contribution to this crisis.
> >
> > Environmental campaign groups warmly welcomed the development, claiming
> > that it could represent a watershed case against polluting companies.
> > ______________________________
> >
> > Electric cars are one of the solutions to the problems of petrol-fuelled
> > cars. Although they are only at a relatively embryonic stage in terms of
> > market penetration, electric cars represent the most environmentally
> > friendly vehicle fuel, as they have absolutely no emissions.
> >
> > There are currently two types of electric car (and van) available;
> > battery
> > cell and hybrid. Battery cell cars are powered by simply plugging into
> > any
> > electrical mains outlet. This only costs 1p per mile, which obviously
> > compares favourably to both petrol and diesel. Battery cell cars are
> > currently the most commercially popular type of electric car at the
> > moment.
> >
> > Hybrid vehicles are a combination of petrol and electric. The electric
> > element of the car is used as an assist to the petrol engine, and runs
> > the
> > vehicle to speeds up to 6mph, after which the petrol takes over.
> > This particular type of electric car is useful in city environments,
> > where
> > a lot of time is spent at lower speeds. It also eliminates emissions
> > from
> > slow moving traffic jams when the engine is kept running.
> >
> > Most electric cars on the world market are lease cars, with a small
> > percentage being privately owned. Therefore the next step is widespread
> > commercial backing.
> >
> > Several major manufacturers are developing the platform, most notably
> > Peugeot and Citroen in Europe, and Honda and Toyota in Japan. Of course
> > one
> > of the major factors for commercial success is retail price, and at the
> > moment this is a significant stumbling block.
> > _______________________________
> >
> > Toyota Prius
> >
> > The iconic hybrid was launched nine years ago, and spearheaded the
> > green-car-as-fashion-accessory trend, especially in Hollywood. Half a
> > million sales later, the £17,780 Prius remains at the forefront of
> > hybrid
> > design, providing the technology for the more expensive Lexus.
> >
> > Ford Focus FFV
> >
> > When Ford launched the Focus FFV (flexible fuel vehicle) last year it
> > was
> > the first production biofuel car on sale in the UK. This year it
> > introduced a C-Max FFV, announcing that these cars would now be sold at
> > the same price (from £14,045 or $37,500 Cdn) as their petrol
> > equivalents.
> >
> > In Sweden, 40% of all Fords sold are FFV. In the UK, because only a
> > handful
> > of service stations in East Anglia and Somerset currently sell
> > bioethanol,
> > Ford only expects to sell a few hundred FFV vehicles and is urging the
> > government to improve tax breaks.
> >
> > Vauxhall Dualfuel
> >
> > Autogas or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) is a liquid under pressure made
> > from
> > butane and propane. Globally there are more than 10 million vehicles
> > that
> > run on LPG, although few manufacturers offer it as a factory-fitted
> > option. Vauxhall has offered official aftermarket conversions since 1996
> > and most of its models, including the Corsa, Astra and Zafira, can be
> > made
> > to run on LPG, and at the flick of a button, on petrol as well.
> > Converting
> > the engine and adding an LPG tank - usually where the spare tyre goes -
> > costs around £2,000. However this is offset by tax breaks, London
> > congestion charge exemption and a saving of around 50% in fuel costs
> > over
> > petrol. Vauxhall claims that its LPG cars provide a 75% improvement in
> > regulated exhaust emissions. Its current advantage over bioethanol is
> > that
> > it is the most available of alternative fuels, with more than 1,300 LPG
> > filling stations around the country.
> >
> > Saab 9-5 BioPower
> >
> > Launched in the UK earlier this year, this biofuel range offers two
> > engine
> > sizes and a choice of saloon or estate models. Starting from £21,051 or
> > $44,380 Cdn) they are £600 more expensive than petrol 9-5 models, but
> > because bioethanol has a higher octane rating, Saab's engine provides
> > 20%
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