>>I think you're missing the negative externalities inherent in oil extraction The same can be said for the production of lithium-ion batteries. The mining and

>>I think you're missing the negative externalities inherent in oil extraction The same can be said for the production of lithium-ion batteries. The mining and production of these batteries is just as bad for the environment. This is mainly due to the high concentration of Copper and Aluminum needed to make them work properly - which both need to be mined. Fuel cells are a much better alternative to both combustion engines or lithium-ion electric vehicles: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-08/phones-with-seven-day-battery-life-promised-by-fuel-cell-maker https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-08/phones-wi...