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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

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Gasoline always emits 20 lbs of toxic air pollutants per gallon, and can only be burned once. Whereas, battery EVs fueled on average grid electricity emit 105–124 g CO2 eq./km, UCS also reported that once the grid is fully renewable, the number for EVs is reduced to 41 g CO2 eq./km. km over their lifetime.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Gasoline always emits 20 lbs of toxic air pollutants per gallon, and can only be burned once. Whereas, battery EVs fueled on average grid electricity emit 105–124 g CO2 eq./km, UCS also reported that once the grid is fully renewable, the number for EVs is reduced to 41 g CO2 eq./km. km over their lifetime.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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They provide charging stations, charging management software, and grid integration solutions. However, mining lithium raises environmental concerns such as water scarcity and pollution. The majority of cobalt production occurs in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ethical and environmental issues have been raised.