Bill Harkins wrote:
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> nolan penney wrote:
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> > 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.
Yain't kidding! I got dragged in for a formal reprimand and threat of
firing for daring to voice questions and observations about the then
pending veip legislation. Wasn't a case of me being cheesy either, just
pointing out some big clunking holes they'd left in the regs. Like
mandating testing 4wd cars while at the same time mandating no 4wd test
fixtures.
That's what I get for commenting on the Emperors new clothes.
> Keep the insights flowing here however. We know you mean well on your
> work.
Just don't tell me boss I mean well. I've got them convinced I'm as
parasitic as they are. <G>
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