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Washington Post: Coal and Electric Cars

I think we all knew that coal-fired electric plants reduce the climate benefits of electric cars. And we know how dependent China is on coal for electricity. However, I did not realize that the problem is big in the Netherlands and some other highly developed, climate-conscious countries as well.

Electric cars’ dirty secret: All the coal needed to run them

kgall Nov 24, 2015 Read More Replies: 30

Tesla exec tells it like it is

Source: Tesla Tells Detroit To Stop Fighting Electric Cars

A top Tesla exec said Friday that traditional automakers have stunted electric vehicles by building bad cars, lobbying against new environmental rules and attempting to circumvent ones already in place.

“We want other manufacturers to succeed,” said Tesla Vice President Diarmuid O’Connell at the Detroit Athletic Club. “But there is nothing in their design that is viscerally appealing.”

Part of Tesla’s long-term plan, O’Connell said, was to start with a ground-breaking vehicle but expensive Tesla Roadster, then build a more luxurious but less expensive vehicle like the Model S and Model X and then, eventually, create a vehicle like Model 3, a $35,000...

bwilson4web Nov 22, 2015 Read More Replies: 245

spare tire donut

I have toyota prius 2006. We are planning a long trip in a week and I checked my spare tire - donut. It is losing air. I checked on some tire dealers and our Toyota dealer and they don't have a donut spare tire. Are there any options available that not will kill me financially? What is the best option?
Please advise.

IBGPRIUS Nov 19, 2015 Read More Replies: 14