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

Drive Electric

Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). For example, BMW now buys cobalt directly from mines to avoid child exploitation by intermediaries. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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

Drive Electric

Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). For example, BMW now buys cobalt directly from mines to avoid child exploitation by intermediaries. THE BOTTOM LINE.