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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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This is due to the 30 to 40 percent increase in emissions EVs create in comparison to manufacturing an ICE vehicle, mainly from its battery production. In states (or countries ) with a high proportion of coal-generated electricity, the miles needed to break-even climb more.

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NREL: battery second use offsets EV expense, improves grid stability; recommendations

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The most promising application identified for second use batteries is to replace grid-connected combustion turbine peaker plants and provide peak-shaving services. This research revealed utility energy storage as the most promising of possible applications, with a relatively low expense and abundant battery supply.

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