Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Electric car pollution

Molly Wood Aug 3, 2015
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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Electric car pollution

Molly Wood Aug 3, 2015
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On today’s show, we’ll talk about the new consumer spending numbers out for June — they were the lowest they’ve been in four months. Plus, for some years now driving an electric car has been viewed by many as the ultimate badge of environmental consciousness. Yet, a growing body of research now suggests that electric cars might actually produce more pollution than a comparable gasoline-powered car. 

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