3 ms·
Yes, and it has been true since even 2015: https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2015/11/Cleaner-Cars-from-Cradle-to-Grave-full-report.pdf https://w
by floatrock 6y ago
Yes, and it has been true since even 2015: https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2015/11/Cleaner-Cars-from-Cradle-to-Grave-full-report.pdf https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2015/11/Cl...
There are embedded emissions in manufacturing, and yes, embedded emissions are higher for EV's because of battery manufacturing complexity.
But, most of a car's lifetime emissions are in the operation, not the manufacturing. And that's where EV's shine. Plus, this has only been getting more true as the grid has been getting greener -- in the last two years, most new generating capacity that has come online has been renewable.