Re:Kia rejects Li-ion for Pb-carbon in hybrid car
by mikeash on Tuesday May 20, 2014 @02:32PM
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15% better fuel economy is certainly noticeable even if it's not huge. Lots of car buyers prioritize fuel economy these days. Not every improvement has to be an order of magnitude.
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Re:Kia rejects Li-ion for Pb-carbon in hybrid car
by tarre on Tuesday May 20, 2014 @04:46PM
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Moreover in many countries the taxes are related to CO2 emissions, which will result in savings as well.
Re:Kia rejects Li-ion for Pb-carbon in hybrid car
by iwwr on Tuesday May 20, 2014 @07:31PM
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As electric cars become more popular, expect taxes on them to go up as well. Germany recently scrapped fuel tax breaks for biofuel. In the long run, it's unlikely for tax breaks to be maintained on popular items of consumption.
Re:Kia rejects Li-ion for Pb-carbon in hybrid car
by mikeash on Tuesday May 20, 2014 @07:46PM
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Rational tax policy would levy taxes in proportion to the externalities produced by any given activity. Cars which emit air pollution generally produce more external costs than those which don't, so it would be reasonable to expect taxes on them to remain higher forever.
Re:Kia rejects Li-ion for Pb-carbon in hybrid car
by JoeAltmaier on Wednesday May 21, 2014 @12:58PM
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How about a full-electric car - 100% co2 reduction. Why make this car, with its dual power systems. When on gas, its lugging the electrics around - has to hurt gas mileage. The electrics have to lug the gas engine around. All for 15% reduction, when 100% reduction was possible. Why do it? Because its some profit point for the manufacturer.
Re:Kia rejects Li-ion for Pb-carbon in hybrid car
by JoeAltmaier on Tuesday May 20, 2014 @02:49PM
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No,not fuel economy. CO2 reduction.