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Can anyone tell me the carbon footprint of a typical plug-in battery?
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Written on: 14 January 2009 [18:03]
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cimon9999
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registered since: 14.01.2009
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Hi, Been searching the net for for figures but am drawing a blank. I'm aware that making the lithium-ion battery is very energy and hence carbon intensive. I'd like to compare this carbon with the carbon to produce an engine and then compute the carbon and energy payback period. The main thing I'd like to find out is the figure for a typical plug-in(or hybrid) battery. Do you guys know or could you point me in the right direction? Thanks, Eamon |
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Written on: 16 January 2009 [12:45]
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ecoadmin
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registered since: 20.07.2007
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Hi Eamon Welcome to the Green Car Network! You've posted an intersting question to which I probably can give you only an unsatisfying answer. In this relatively new field of competition, manufacturers tend to keep such data away from the public. But my feeling says that the difference is negligible when comparing the carbon footprint of an ICE and such a battery during their lifecycle. Compared to an all-electric or ICE-only vehicle, a hybrid car, might need a higher energy input during production. But I assume the payback period is relatively short because the many gallons of fuel you save once you are on the road, are equivalent to quite many kWh's. A medium-sized plugin-hybrid does about 4 miles/kWh. A small car about 5 miles/kWh. A gasoline car does about 1 - 1.8 miles/kWh. (depends on type of fuel and driving style) Let us know if you find anything usable to your original question. We love food for thoughts.  Twike 890
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