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Originally Posted by kunkstyle
Exactly. There's currently no 'proper' alternative for ICE, but lets ban everything because that gains 'social license'.
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But there is. The synchronous electric motor is a 'proper' alternative to the ICE. The problem not yet addressed is the 'satisfactory' density of energy storage in a battery to provide a range that doesn't make consumers piss their pants about it. The EM is more efficient and a simpler mechanism for driving a vehicle, so it is clearly a replacement for the more complex and less efficient ICE.
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I'm not suggesting we shouldn't look at alternatives, but banning drinking water isn't the solution to the world's potable water crisis.
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Announcing the ban on that format will force manufacturers to act and develop the technology to sell in that marketplace. Manufacturers have been slow to move in that direction, even with substantial enticements, so a flat out ban should get them working on solving the problem. China has the ability to enforce the ban, as they are already well ahead of the curve in green tech and have several of their manufacturers producing EVs.
http://chinaautoweb.com/electric-cars/