nolan penney wrote:
> I think an electric car is a fine vehicle, if that's what someone
> wants. I know I don't.
>
> Mandate wise, I oppose them vehomently. I oppose most mandates like
> that though.
> Pollution wise, I don't even faintly consider the electric car a zero
> emmission vehicle. Starting with the power plant emissions, continuing
> up through the strip mining required for all the lead and copper, the
> extensive power grid systems required to recharge the things (the
> electrical wiring demands for a refueling parking lot of electrical cars
> is something to behold!), and ending with the lead pollution. The lead
> pollution is really interesting. A lead acid battery car will put out
> more lead air pollution then a leaded gasoline car will for the same
> miles driven. Interesting, *very* interesting.
Great commentary - have you published any of your thoughts? Oh, sorry,
I forgot, you'd lose your job with the gummint.
Keep the insights flowing here however. We know you mean well on your
work.
Bill Harkins
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