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EVs really aren't currently viable. There is not enough physical battery material currently extractable to make the bulk of vehicles battery electric. There al
by hattmall 5y ago
EVs really aren't currently viable. There is not enough physical battery material currently extractable to make the bulk of vehicles battery electric.
There also the argument that EVs are not cleaner, most pollution from cars is actually due to braking and rubber tire deterioration, of which the heavier weight if EVs produces more. Carbon emissions are an issue but we are really really good at filtering them and getting better.
The carbon costs of material extraction and electrical generation to power all cars if they were EVs absolutely had the potential to approach or exceed future expected emissions as we continue to improve low emission vehicles.
The real future unless there is a serious battery revolution is going to get in alternative fuel hybrids, with limited full capacity EV capabilities. It's going to be a mix of the best of all technologies instead of a straight transition.
Rechargable, gas / fuel cell hybrids.