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Information on Global Warming and CO2:
Big Advance in PHEV’s
A123Systems announced that it would begin selling and
installing conversion kits, through its subsidiary Hymotion, to modify
Prius Hybrids into Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV’s).
They will sell and install battery packs, making the
necessary modifications so that a standard Prius will become a PHEV
capable of 100+ mpg of gasoline.
The Hymotion web site says conversions will cost
$9,995 + $400 delivery for a 5 kWhr battery pack.
They have not yet announced
OTHER ISSUES
Last Week's News Story.
Coal Must be Good
Europe is pushing Cap & Trade and Carbon Taxes in an
effort to get the world to follow its example in setting targets for
cutting CO2 emissions. But, it appears that Europe is talking out of
both sides of its mouth.
While demanding that other countries adopt Cap &
Trade regulations, Europe is scheduled to build around 50 new coal fired
power plants over the next five years. Italy is converting an oil fired
power plant to coal.
Meanwhile, here in the United States
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