[theBuckwheat]

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But electric vehicles are not 100% efficient either, for at the very least there is energy lost in the recharge cycle.
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Let me quickly add that since 52% of our electricity is generated by burning coal, we must also talk about the efficiency and environmental costs of generating the energy we use to recharge the battery in our efficient electric car.

[CharlesWayneCT]

The efficiency of generating our electricity is contained in the cost of the electricity.

The environmental costs for most of our energy usage is NOT contained in the costs of the energy.

[Red Badger]

...52% of our electricity is generated by burning coal...

All the more reason to start building nuclear power plants by the dozens................