Decoding electric vehicles using ratings, prices and green standards -- lots of 'em

Decoding electric vehicles using ratings, prices and green standards -- lots of ‘em

Dec. 13, 2010 9:22 AM PT

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Electric vehicle drivers are in for a riddle that involves different prices for electricity and multiple ratings from several sources on a range of factors including fuel economy and driving range.

As so-called ‘clean fuel cars’ such as the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt debut on the market, some naysayers are even doubting the sector’s environmental pedigree. Where does the power that juices up the vehicles come from? What happens to the batteries after they die for good?

We considered the conundrum in our Business section on Sunday.

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-- Tiffany Hsu

Technology Blog

Tiffany Hsu

Tiffany Hsu is a former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she wrote about the California economy, fast food, restaurants, retail and alternative energy for the Business section. A Bay Area native, UC Berkeley graduate and eternal Nor-Cal fan, she once worked for the San Francisco Bay Guardian. She also did a stint at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, where she developed a passion for sweet tea. She still has faith that someday she’ll find two economists who agree.

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