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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. Because of how effective lithium-ion batteries have proven to be, they’re used widely by leading EV manufacturers such as Tesla.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. Because of how effective lithium-ion batteries have proven to be, they’re used widely by leading EV manufacturers such as Tesla.