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To: KierkegaardMAN
Are there any non-coal-driven power sources for these EVs?

You have to look closely in the text above.

... hydrogen fuel cell vehicles like the Mirai...

They offer a complementary $15,000.00 or one year supply of hydrogen with every purchase of the Mirai, but the filling stations are only in California.

The hydrogen is right now probably made from fossile fuels but...

Toyota is helping develop a “cow to car” fuel supply model in California. This innovative idea solves two problems if it works. It promises clean hydrogen and robust supply. Cows produce methane, a prominent greenhouse gas through belches, farts, and poop. But, methane is also a source of hydrogen.

41 posted on 10/02/2022 1:15:01 PM PDT by higgmeister ( In the Shadow of The Big Chicken! )
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To: higgmeister
So that would do an end sweep around the EVs with giant batteries and the extra charging time.   The Hydrogen fuel cell would be much lighter and makes the electricity onboard the vehicle.   You plug in the hose, wait only minutes, and then travel 400 miles.

The added bonus to the "from the cow to the car concept", is that we still get to eat beef instead of bugs.

Clearly what is what Toyota is banking on for the future.

42 posted on 10/02/2022 1:22:59 PM PDT by higgmeister ( In the Shadow of The Big Chicken! )
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To: higgmeister
fossil fuels

It jumps right out at you when you look at it again.   LOL

43 posted on 10/02/2022 1:25:33 PM PDT by higgmeister ( In the Shadow of The Big Chicken! )
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