But if some of us purchase hybrids to promote the technology, which
should improve. Otherwise they're going to generate RFI, which I think
is the point of this list?
On Thu, 18 Oct 2007, David C. Hallam wrote:
> I wonder if anyone has done a complete analysis of the total cost, i.e.,
> total emission involved in the manufacture, use, and disposal of CFL's
> compared to incandescent bulbs?
>
> It might work out as did one I recently saw for the total cradle to grave
> emissions for the hybrid gas/electric cars. Due to the raw material
> extraction, manufacturing processes, recycling, and disposal of materials
> for this type of auto, the total pollution emitted per car was greater than
> that for the largest SUV.
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