2024-04-09 09:10:50
Numerous studies have shown that CO2 consumption is overall lower in EVs than petrol-run cars, and are far better for the environment. [Link][Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(19-0-2) Author
2024-04-09 11:15:28
Over a 20-year lifespan, a VW Golf 2 Litre Diesel would produce approximately 96.4 metric tons of CO2e, while a Renault Zoe 40kWh BEV would produce around 25.04 metric tons of CO2e. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(7-0-2) Author
2024-04-09 11:31:47
NNN. Post does not claim EVs generate more CO2 than ICE vehicles, just that EVs require power from power plants that do generate CO2. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-0-3) Author
2024-04-09 14:03:16
The UK government says EVs cut lifecycle emissions by 65% compared with petrol cars today – and by 76% in 2030: [Link] In the UK, where the picture is taken, only one-third of electricity comes from fossil fuels: [Link] The IPCC says net-zero is a requirement to stop global warming: [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(7-0-0) Author