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

Drive Electric

Most modern electric vehicles use a rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-on) battery to power the electric motor, which then turns the wheels (acceleration) instantaneously and faster than a combustion engine. EV MYTH THREE: The world will run out of lithium. The Congolese government has also promised to pilot regulated areas for artisanal miners.

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

Drive Electric

Most modern electric vehicles use a rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-on) battery to power the electric motor, which then turns the wheels (acceleration) instantaneously and faster than a combustion engine. EV MYTH THREE: The world will run out of lithium. The Congolese government has also promised to pilot regulated areas for artisanal miners.