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Entries from October 2013

Dispelling Electric-Vehicle Myths, #1: About that CO2 Footprint…

October 28th, 2013 · 7 Comments

In a series of guest posts, Assaf addresses — from the perspective both of an EV owner and an analyst — myths about electric vehicles. This post, as per title, addresses the life-cycle CO2 Footprint of various types of cars … and … the simple truth (in line with Debunking Handbook guidelines): Electric Vehicles have […]

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Tags: analysis · electric vehicles · Energy · guest post · PHEV

If there is a “War on Coal”, would the Export-Import Bank be tried as traitors?

October 17th, 2013 · Comments Off on If there is a “War on Coal”, would the Export-Import Bank be tried as traitors?

The fossil fuel industry — with predictable political allies — has repeatedly sought to convince Americans (via an all-too often gullible media) that the Obama Administration is engaged on a “War on Coal” (.  While reasonable analysis would suggest that one can say that it is actually ‘coal industrial interests’ that is engaged in warfare […]

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Tags: Energy · Obama Administration

Energy COOL opportunity in DC amid government shutdown

October 2nd, 2013 · 1 Comment

Since diving into the deep end when it comes to energy issues, almost every day sees new fascinating concepts, approaches, and technologies. Fascinating … exciting … even hope inspiring at times. And, as well, as the passion builds, so many of these are trulyEnergy COOL.  One pleasure of attending energy-related conferences is the chance to […]

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Tags: Energy