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      03-16-2014, 11:01 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by Diver
Just remember, the electricity used to charge plug-in hybrids and full electrics comes mostly from burning coal and natural gas. The charging is usually at night when the solar panels are not working.
Even still, electricity generated using gas or coal at a central location in high volume is likely more efficient and cleaner than thousands of individual gas engines pulling cars around town.
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