Study: Electric Cars Are Cleaner Than Gasoline Vehicles Even When Powered by Coal
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Mike Scott
Summary
A new study challenges the argument that electric vehicles (EVs) are no cleaner than gasoline cars unless the power grid is fully decarbonized. The research finds that EVs help tackle climate change in all but the most coal-reliant countries, covering 95% of global markets. Even when powered by coal-generated electricity, EVs produce fewer lifecycle emissions than internal combustion engine vehicles, and they also provide immediate local air quality benefits by eliminating tailpipe emissions.
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· 3 pulledOne argument against electric vehicles (EVs) made by those that wish to cling to the certainties of the internal combustion engine is that we need to decarbonise the power system first otherwise cars are no cleaner than if they use gasoline.
A new study suggests that EVs help to tackle climate change in all but the most coal-reliant countries - 95% of markets globally.
Leaving aside the instant improvements in local air quality from not having harmful tailpipe emissions pumping into the atmosphere...
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