> Is the $0.11/kWh truly, not to mention the cost of the battery and all the lithium/magnesium/nickel mining it requires, more “carbon neutral” than a 35 mpg pe

> Is the $0.11/kWh truly, not to mention the cost of the battery and all the lithium/magnesium/nickel mining it requires, more “carbon neutral” than a 35 mpg petrol vehicle Yes. My power company gives me a green energy certificate, which means that all the money I pay for energy goes to green producers. > the catalytic converters and whatnot. You're conflating pollution with carbon emissions. The only thing that matters to carbon emissions is mass of fuel burnt. > In reality the combustion engine pollutants contributors seem to be more shipping related. Diesel boats, diesel trains, diesel 18 wheelers etc. Same here.