https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-51977625
"Fears that electric cars could actually increase carbon emissions are a
damaging myth, new research shows.
Media reports have questioned if electric cars are really “greener” once
emissions from manufacture and electricity generation are counted.
The research concludes that in most places electric cars produce fewer
emissions overall - even if generation still involves fossil fuels.
Other studies warn that driving overall must be reduced to hit climate
targets.
The new research from the universities of Exeter, Nijmegen - in The
Netherlands - and Cambridge shows that in 95% of the world, driving an
electric car is better for the climate than a petrol car.
The only exceptions are places like Poland, where electricity generation
is still mostly based on coal."
Via Kevin O'Brien.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
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http://www.sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
