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Win compared to old models of gasoline and deisel? probably yes. Win compared to more efficient modern versions, I'm not sure. Win compared to hybrids? No way
by rohit2412 8y ago
Win compared to old models of gasoline and deisel? probably yes.
Win compared to more efficient modern versions, I'm not sure.
Win compared to hybrids? No way.
- mikeash 8y agoI don't think so. The added impact of battery manufacturing is quite small compared to the impact of manufacturing any vehicle, and that in turn is a fairly small proportion of the total impact of a vehicle over its lifetime. Only looking at driving, a Prius emits about 238 grams of CO2 per mile. A reasonably efficient EV charging from the US's current generation mix emits about 150 grams/mile. If we assume they'll last 200,000 miles on average, that's about 17 tonnes more CO2 for the Prius. The EV produces in the neighborhood of 6 tonnes more CO2 during manufacture compared to a traditional gas car, and this advantage will be slightly smaller compared to a hybrid.
- rohit2412 8y agoI'm not sure why this guy doing a state by state breakdown comes to a different conclusion than you have. https://youtu.be/6RhtiPefVzM https://youtu.be/6RhtiPefVzM I can find you more sources that say the same thing he does.