electric cars

Author: Georgi Angelov Senior Economist, Open Society Institute – Sofia When the “dieselgate” scandal broke out in the US, a number of lawsuits were initiated against Volkswagen – including class action lawsuits for damages, and fines were also imposed. This is an important element of reducing pollution – the polluter must pay for his mistakes. However, there is also …

Author: Georgi Angelov, Senior Economist, Open Society Institute In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, electric cars were preferred – they were quieter and more comfortable, and they also did not require a crank and manual start, like internal combustion engines. Over time, however, petrol cars overcame these problems: the electric starter …