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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

The interesting thing is before electric cars were popular, no one in the auto industry or mainstream media even questioned where petrol or the metals used in engines are coming from. But the impact is way lesser than what it takes to drill, extract, transport, refine and burn oil. tons of GHG (greenhouse gasses) per electric car [3].

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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. With 8 million tons, Chile has the world’s largest known lithium reserves, followed by Australia (2.7 The mining industry as a whole is also being held more accountable globally and parts of the global auto industry are now focusing intently on ethical sourcing.

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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. With 8 million tons, Chile has the world’s largest known lithium reserves, followed by Australia (2.7 The mining industry as a whole is also being held more accountable globally and parts of the global auto industry are now focusing intently on ethical sourcing.