05-18-2007, 12:47 PM
Quote:Except those 40 million people would fuel up on Tuesday instead without hurting the wallet of anyone.What is the carbon foot print of the electricity generated by burning coal, or fuel oil? Is the energy lost in generation and transmission of the electricity small? I guess I would want to see an apples to apples comparison. Same with E85 or ethanol. From what I understand, it takes an equal amount of energy to produce the Ethanol using other fuels like coal, fuel oil, and gasoline. The only effect I can see is that it is a hidden subsidy for farmers, and a big feel good activity for the go go green crowd.
Vote with your wallet. Go Hybrid or electric.
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