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

Electric Vehicles India

However, electric vehicles basically are emission-free at least when they are powered by electricity generated from renewable sources such as wind, solar, etc. The Transport & Environment study has discussed the potential ways of measuring, comparing and limit GHG emissions from batteries, as well as proposing tools.

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

Shipping is responsible for an estimated 100 crore tonnes of CO2 per year, and 10% of that is shipping oil. of electricity comes from sources that emit no CO2. 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% What can you do?

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

Manufacturing an EV battery using coal-based electricity results in more than three times the greenhouse-gas emissions of manufacturing a battery with electricity from renewable sources. International regulatory frameworks must therefore not only protect supply chains from disruption but also protect human rights and the environment.