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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

Mining any mineral from earth has an impact on the environment. Considering a use case with the following supply chain, The total emissions for lithium extraction in Chile, which then stays in Chile for lithium processing and proceeds to Korea for cell manufacturing and vehicle assembly will be 1.5 No EV owner denies this.

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

Green Car Congress

Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. While renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, may have some potential to mitigate carbon emissions, this is not seen as a viable large-scale alternative for commercial shipping. Source: DNV GL. Click to enlarge.

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

Combining the pollution from the tailpipe emissions with the emissions generated to pump oil out of the ground… is not a pretty picture. And the percentage of clean energy is growing every year as coal and gas plants are being replaced by renewable energy sources. In India 39.1% In Europe it is even better at 56%.

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Will the world run out of lithium?

Drive Electric

The United States Geological Survey revealed that the world’s identified lithium resources are estimated to be around 79 million metric tons, with the largest reserves in Chile, Argentina, and Australia. The concern for Lithium mining is minimal when you consider the effects that mining for oil has on the environment and socially.

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China’s new energy buses are re-exported to Europe

Setec Powerr

The Minister of Environment and Climate Action of Portugal, the Mayor of Porto, and the leaders of the relevant units of Porto’s environment, finance, and public transport companies attended the on-site event and took the Zhongtong pure electric bus for a test ride, which was highly praised.

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

Drive Electric

EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. It makes sense that during their usable life, electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. Overall, the emissions from the manufacturing of EV parts are about the same or less than ICEVs.

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

Drive Electric

EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. It makes sense that electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle.