Plug In India

MARCH 15, 2023

tons of GHG each year assuming 50% energy generation from renewable energy [3,6]. So as you can see there is absolutely no comparison, an ICE car emits insane amounts of GHG’s compared to EV’s and we have not even featured ICE car manufacturing emissions in the discussion. 4] An electric car emits about 3,000 pounds or 1.36

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Plug In India

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

And the percentage of clean energy is growing every year as coal and gas plants are being replaced by renewable energy sources. Lithium is a metal that is mined in the deserts of Australia, China, Argentina, and Chile. Going solar now is cheaper than buying electricity from the grid and starts paying for itself from day one.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. 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. New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland).

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. 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. New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland).

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