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http://shrinkthatfootprint.com/electric-cars-green http://shrinkthatfootprint.com/electric-cars-green debunks this myth. As other comments point out even if th
by avar 9y ago
http://shrinkthatfootprint.com/electric-cars-green http://shrinkthatfootprint.com/electric-cars-green debunks this myth.
As other comments point out even if the CO2 per kilometer were the same the reduction in urban pollution is a big win.
- gok 9y agoDebunks? That link reinforces the parent's argument. China's electricity is really dirty from CO2 perspective, and even worse with regards to other emissions like sulphur. The 256 grams of CO2 per km for a Nissan Leaf quoted in that article is in line with the 180g - 300g range for an American petrol-powered car. That said, this article is way out of date. China's electricity mix is much greener today than in 2009.
- avar 9y agoIt says the average is 300g, and 256<300. So it was already better in 2009, and as you note it's gotten better. New hybrids do 180, not the normal petrol cars China would otherwise be using.