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Old 11-04-2010, 04:30 AM   #43 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls View Post
Even accounting for the inputs of refining and distribution, I arrived at 16KWh = 1gal in terms of CO2.
Is that CO2 production to produce 16kWhr is equal to produce 1 gallon of gas, well to wheels?

Seems reasonable and means that EVs still come out on top with regards to efficiency and minimal environmental impact, but that shouldn't be a surprise because even studies funded by the oil industry have to admit that.
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