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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

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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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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

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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. In India 39.1% of electricity comes from sources that emit no CO2. In Europe it is even better at 56%.

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Tesla releases its 2021 Impact Report, shows strides toward full sustainability

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In comparison, the energy used to charge all Tesla vehicles and the energy used at Teslas factories and other facilities is estimated to be at 25.27 The Supercharger Network was also 100% renewable last year. Tesla estimated that its solar panels produced about 25.39 TWh of energy from 2012-2012.

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

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In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. New Zealand is committed to generating electricity from renewable sources, making producing electricity for our growing number of electric vehicles increasingly more efficient than most other countries. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons).

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

Drive Electric

In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. New Zealand is committed to generating electricity from renewable sources, making producing electricity for our growing number of electric vehicles increasingly more efficient than most other countries. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons).