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Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

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water, and non-renewable energies (crude oil, coal.) Quantifies the quantity of energy (crude oil, coal.) Raw materials extraction and transformation were based on data for the average production of lithium carbonate from brine (Chile) and lithium carbonate from spodumene (Australia). Quantifies ores (steel, aluminum, copper.),

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. Because New Zealand has such a clean power grid, charging electric vehicles here in NZ is an eco-friendly option. THE BOTTOM LINE. Lithium is abundant on five continents.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. Because New Zealand has such a clean power grid, charging electric vehicles here in NZ is an eco-friendly option. THE BOTTOM LINE. Lithium is abundant on five continents.