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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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Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it 

Electric Vehicles India

It has become a cleaner energy storage solution. The Transport & Environment study has discussed the potential ways of measuring, comparing and limit GHG emissions from batteries, as well as proposing tools. Read further to know more about the climate impact of lithium-ion batteries. . Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries.

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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. EV MYTH TWO: Producing electricity for EVs is just as bad for the environment as using 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. EV MYTH TWO: Producing electricity for EVs is just as bad for the environment as using ICEVs. THE BOTTOM LINE.