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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

Electric cars will not save the climate. This is not to imply in any way that electric vehicles are worthless. argue that, “Focusing solely on electric vehicles is slowing down the race to zero emissions.” If Birol were from Maine, he might have simply observed , “You can’t get there from here.”

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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

Green Car Congress

The system will graph lifecycle impact for a range of specified powertrains, for a large number of impact categories: Climate change [kg CO 2 -eq.]. Depletion of fossil energy resources [kg oil-eq.]. Noise emissions [Person-Pascal/second]. Sample results from Carculator. Depletion of fresh water reserves [m 3 ].

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Tesla drivers have smoke blown in their faces | Opinion

EV Central

But first I wanted to talk about climate change deniers, and how remarkable it is that they still exist. A few years ago, climate change deniers were annoying, unscientific troll turds, the kind of people who choose their feelings over facts.

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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

The Truth About Cars

Conversely, don't let the other side oversell things -- while reducing tailpipe emissions is a necessary step forward in fighting the negative effects of climate change, the production of the materials needed for electric and electrified vehicles has its own environmental toll. Don't lie and claim it is something it is not.

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How To Make Sure EV Infrastructure Is Energy Efficient

EV Connect

Public policy and manufacturing initiatives are rapidly shifting toward electric vehicles (EV). But as the push toward all-electric roadways gets more aggressive, so does the pushback. Sources: Facebook post The New York Times - How Green Are Electric Vehicles? Are they truly more energy efficient?

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

Automakers must change perspective “It’s important to consider that women tend to have the final say on family car decisions and electric cars have not been family oriented enough,” Sinclair said. Mothers are driving the kids, the dog, and lots of stuff around town and there haven’t been a lot of electric minivans. “Not

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Microlino enters production

Green Charging

Why not charge it with your personal charge point > Electric vehicles provide vital technology that is fundamental in realising a sustainable future. For instance, it provides scooters, hover-boards, e-bikes and micro-electric vehicles. Micro EVs are small electric cars that can accommodate either one or two passengers.