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wtmusic

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15. You're like the Energizer Bunny - with Li-Ion batteries.

Reply to OKIsItJustMe (Reply #14)

Wed Feb 15, 2012, 01:07 PM

Feb 2012

Because it's a slow work day I'll humor you.

Does recognizing that some coal generation is cleaner than other mean that any is ultimately acceptable?

Of course not. Capisce?

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UT researchers find China's pollution related to E-cars may be more harmful than gasoline cars [View all] OKIsItJustMe Feb 2012 OP

"The study emphasizes that electric vehicles are attractive if they are powered by a clean energy qb Feb 2012 #1

China’s energy is not clean OKIsItJustMe Feb 2012 #3

Well let's see. dmallind Feb 2012 #2

According to the Department of Energy OKIsItJustMe Feb 2012 #4

Considering they're "primarily" using PM25 to measure health impacts wtmusic Feb 2012 #5

Yep ... pick a dirty fuel to generate electricity and the electricity becomes "dirty". Nihil Feb 2012 #6

Hardly a “hit piece”… OKIsItJustMe Feb 2012 #7

EVs are great for Missouri too. wtmusic Feb 2012 #8

Are you saying that in 10 years, Missouri will have shut down the majority of their coal plants? OKIsItJustMe Feb 2012 #9

In 10 years, Missouri will have shut down some of their coal plants wtmusic Feb 2012 #10

So, you believe in “cleaner coal” now? OKIsItJustMe Feb 2012 #11

Cleaner coal is a fact. Clean coal is not. wtmusic Feb 2012 #12

Who are you, and what have you done with wtmusic? OKIsItJustMe Feb 2012 #14

You're like the Energizer Bunny - with Li-Ion batteries. wtmusic Feb 2012 #15

Oh! You are wtmusic! OKIsItJustMe Feb 2012 #16

So many are appropriate, it's hard to choose. wtmusic Feb 2012 #17

What is the difference in PM25 Emissions/KWHr between US and China? One_Life_To_Give Feb 2012 #13