Electric Car Future Plug In Source : Pond Scum

Nice comparison on the value of electric cars and why we have to get rid of coal - oh wait, coal produces 53% of all our electricity which is a power source for plug in cars in most states. Still more fun stuff, nearly all the states that are 'politically correct' on energy sources are broke or going broke.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) has a history of questionable conclusions, research techniques that are managed if not completely manipulated. UCS is an organization funded to exist.


What we need now is for more states to demand we get rid of all coal, nuclear and gas fired plants so can depend on solar and wind to power our cars and airplanes. The fact that we will not be able to depend on the green energy power sources for another 30 to 40 years, if then, isn't important.

Is it a wonder that these states that are in debt for 100's billions have been and are still controlled by progressive Democrats?


What's really important is the fraud that is carbon science. Green house gases. What would be the true test of all this hype is to cut off all federal funding to CO2 research. Cutting off the money will tell just who's really believes the planet is in trouble and who is looking to take the money and run.


How Green Are Electric Cars? Depends on Where You Plug In

Source: Paul Stenquist, "How Green Are Electric Cars? Depends on Where You Plug In," New York Times, April 13, 2012.

According to a recent report by the Union of Concerned Scientists, the amount of greenhouse gases resulting from charging electric vehicles' battery packs varies significantly among the states. Crucially, in some regions of the country, the well-to-wheel emissions level for all-electric vehicles may be higher than the best hybrid and all-gasoline competitors, says the New York Times.

This occurs because many states produce electricity from relatively high emissions sources such as coal. This contrasts strongly with coastal states like California, Washington, New York and Louisiana that put emphasis on other sources.

The relative emissions of these sources can be seen in a comparative example:

•Two identical commuters are both driving a Nissan Leaf in the exact same circumstances, but one is in Los Angeles and the other is in Denver.

•The hypothetical Los Angeles Leaf would be accountable for the release of a low level of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, similar to a gasoline car getting 79 miles per gallon (mpg).

•The Denver car, on the other hand, would cause as large a load of greenhouse gases to enter the atmosphere equivalent to a 33 mpg car.

The Union of Concerned Scientists' study points out that this phenomenon is not confined to Colorado, but occurs often in regions that are particularly coal-dependent.

•For 45 percent of the U.S. population, an electric vehicle will generate lower levels of greenhouse gases than a gasoline-engine vehicle capable of 50 mpg.

•About 37 percent of Americans live in regions where a Leaf's greenhouse gas emissions would equate to a gasoline-powered vehicle rated at 41 to 50 mpg.

•Meanwhile, the final 18 percent of the population lives in regions where the carbon footprint would be equivalent to 31 to 40 mpg.

These final two values undermine the claim by all-electric vehicle manufacturers that those vehicles outperform any and all gasoline or hybrid vehicles, as a number of those vehicles can outperform these carbon footprint standards.