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Peter — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:38:47 +0000

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I'm sure this post was meant to be informative but the second paragraph and the claims that auto emissions controls reduce greenhouse gasses is confused and just wrong. Emissions controls reduce hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, NOx emissions and other harmful pollutants but they only increase the emissions of carbon dioxide the main greenhouse gas. The catalytic converter produces CO2 and water from these other pollutants.

There is no known/practical method to remove CO2 from vehicle exhaust, it can only be reduced by burning less fuel (efficiency). Maximum possible fuel efficiency has or will soon be reached for internal combustion engines so other means of meeting stricter fuel economy standards are being employed including smaller engines, such as Ford's EcoBoost and Chrysler's EcoDiesel, smaller cars and the most promising improvement, lighter vehicles. Ford's new F150 is built of aluminum so its less efficient engines can compete with the more efficient Chrysler and GM trucks.

You're welcome. It was a

Oxy Mora — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:06:12 +0000

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You're welcome. It was a pleasure to read such a disciplined post.

My progeny drive Prius's. Not me. I live in Texas where dualies rule the road---and Im not going to put myself in danger by driving an itty bitty car. I'll buy an Escalade and drive less.

In California where I have a business which employs about 10 people, new emissions requirements forced me to remove old trucks and buy new ones. While I am philosophically in tune with the concept, the economic effect is adverse.

And what to do with the old trucks. I think I'll sell them to some Socialists who are planning a distribution business.

Thanks for the comments

hollywhitman — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 14:09:59 +0000

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Thanks for the comments everyone, I'm new here so hello! *waves enthusiastically*

I definitely agree, I'd like to see a bigger increase in focus worldwide on renewable energy sources and alternatives for cutting down on oil use. Hal, as you mentioned, I think carpooling is a great idea. Often the case in many states (outside of the major cities) is that public transportation is limited and folks have to travel a significant distance to get to work for one reason or the other (living closer may not be an option if a couple or family work in geographically distant locations). I feel that an increase in taxes on fossil fuels would only be detrimental for those who live and work in areas like this, where alternatives are not readily available. Having grown up and lived most of my life in London, I've seen the first-hand impact of the congestion charges and what these can do for lessening emissions in a major city. I don't think it's gone far enough but it's a start. I'd like to see a switch to more electric or hybrid vehicles for buses and taxis next, making the inevitable vehicle movement in major areas more eco-friendly.

Thanks again for your comments!

Thanks Holly. There are many

HSG — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 04:05:22 +0000

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Thanks Holly. There are many ways to reduce vehicular GHG emissions. You have enumerated a few. Another obvious option is driving less through some combination of carpooling, walking, bicycling, increased reliance on public transportation, and living closer to one's place of work. I have argued, most recently here, on many occasions that the most efficient way to achieve increasing reductions is through the implementation of a very significant tax on all fossil fuels (FFT) that rises consistently over time. I'm interested in your thoughts.

Thanks for posting, Holly.

Oxy Mora — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 01:56:16 +0000

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Thanks for posting, Holly.

Hi Holly, where did you come

Richard Day — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:32:24 +0000

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Hi Holly, where did you come from? hahahahah

Sometimes capitalism works....Sun and Wind and ocean currents and just plain garbage serves as energy sources nowadays. Because such investments work!

Oil is so far down in per barrel value lately.

But, the beat goes on!

By the by I am in favor of some sort of energy tax.

Which means that Exxon and repubs will hate me forever. hahahahahah

http://www.cleanlineenergy.com/technology/wind-and-solar

We shall succeed.

HELL, we go to Europe and a hundred nations attempt to come to some conclusion.

We cannot come to some conclusion with 50 state reps chiming in.