A new research has pointed out that electric cars may help in reducing emissions and be good for the environment.
Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy found "the single most effective way to reduce U.S. oil demand and foreign imports would be an aggressive campaign to launch electric vehicles into the automotive fleet."
Electric Cars Linked to Increased Carbon Emissions
An environmental group has warned that electric cars could increase carbon emissions in the atmosphere.
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Mandating that 30 percent of all vehicles be electric by 2050 would both reduce U.S. oil use by 2.5 million barrels a day and also cut emissions by 7 percent - compared to national renewable portfolio standard (RPS) which would cut them by only 4 percent over the same time.
The analysis also indicated that "business-as-usual market-related trends might propel the United States toward greater oil and natural gas self-sufficiency over the next 20 years."
!['The Notion That Electric Cars Will Reduce Emissions Is A Fiction,' Says Research]( "'The Notion That Electric Cars Will Reduce Emissions Is A Fiction,' Says Research")
A new research has revealed that the environmental benefits of electric cars are as good as none.
On the other hand, implementing carbon caps and pricing or a high carbon tax could lead to a significant increase in U.S. reliance on oil imports between now and 2025 and would also increase U.S. dependence on imports of foreign liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 2025.
Under a business-as-usual approach, the United States won't have to import any LNG for decades. And the growth of natural gas will help the environment by lowering the demand for coal.
Source: ANI
'The Notion That Electric Cars Will Reduce Emissions Is A Fiction,' Says Research
A new research has revealed that the environmental benefits of electric cars are as good as none.
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On the other hand, implementing carbon caps and pricing or a high carbon tax could lead to a significant increase in U.S. reliance on oil imports between now and 2025 and would also increase U.S. dependence on imports of foreign liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 2025.
Under a business-as-usual approach, the United States won't have to import any LNG for decades. And the growth of natural gas will help the environment by lowering the demand for coal.
Source: ANI
Big Push for Electric Cars in Singapore
Singapore is going for a multi-million dollar push for electric cars. A task-force has been set up for the purpose.
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 GM To Learn From Indian CarmakersIndians can take heart now. Transfer of technology is to flow west, as General Motors is joining hands with Reva, an Indian firm, to produce electric cars. | Advertisement
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