Huston55
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
My brother is an extremely liberal, Methodist pastor (contradiction in terms, I know ?), who believes that his carbon footprint was way too big. He went out and bought a used Nissan Leaf, and was telling me (a car guy) about the extensive planning that he has to make to drive the car in the Winter at any length greater than 40-50 miles. He told me about one time that he was watching his range diminish faster than he thought possible, while going down the highway in a cold, headwind (25 degree day with 25 mph wind). He had to make a side trip to a charging station for a few hours before he could attempt the drive home.
Needless to say, my GT Mustang, or my diesel Ford Excursion doesn't thrill him, and his beliefs.
Also, I am always intrigued that the "carbon footprint" crowd apparently does not realize that in this country, electricity is developed mainly using coal, fuel oil, and natural gas. So that is what you are "filling the tank" of your EV with.
Second, your carbon footprint does not matter. India and China are spewing more carbon that you can offset. If you believe man is warming he planet, you are barking up the wrong tree.
Perhaps your Methodist brother should move to a third world county...if he’s really bothered by his carbon footprint. This would include India & China, both of which have dramatically lower carbon footprint per capita than the US (and almost all of the developed world).
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080428120658.htm
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