ABC news have decided to take on the "electric cars aren't really better for the environment" misinfo.
The analysis seems to be fairly thorough, and has been tailored to the Australian situation.
Their conclusion is the lifetime CO₂ emissions for a mid-sized electric SUV are at least 2-3 times lower (depending on state) than a comparable petrol SUV, with the difference becoming larger if the owner has solar power at home.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-27/comparing-electric-cars-and-petrol-cars/103746132
#EV #ElectricCars
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2024-05-27 01:22:48
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