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> There was a study earlier this year, that revealed a Tesla charged by a power plant using coal generated more emissions than a standard unleaded gasoline car.
by OnlineGladiator 7y ago
> There was a study earlier this year, that revealed a Tesla charged by a power plant using coal generated more emissions than a standard unleaded gasoline car.
Good thing coal is declining in the US, and likely permanently so as renewables continue to become more cost effective.
- toomuchtodo 7y agoIndeed! An EV gets cleaner as the grid gets cleaner, an internal combustion vehicle burns fuel its entire service life.
- thematt 7y agoCoal is being replaced by natural gas, not renewables. A net benefit, but not a void being filled significantly by wind/solar yet. https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=38632 https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=38632
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