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Well if you want to be good for the environment you also have to consider nitrate emissions and fine particles. Also, it was my understanding that most of a (I
by tinco 5y ago
Well if you want to be good for the environment you also have to consider nitrate emissions and fine particles.
Also, it was my understanding that most of a (ICE) car can be melted and reused, so maybe the mining impact is lower but I don't know what the real world consequences are.
- ls15 5y agoThat still would ignore major sources of pollutants, such as tires (that get distributed into the air and on the road while driving). Electric cars do not improve that at all. If we just focus on emissions from the motors, why can't we just replace the motors instead of producing new seats, steering wheels and doors, while attaching a bunch of computers to it that also undermine the driver's privacy, and selling the package for double the price?
- tinco 5y agoA yeah 100%. You couldn't replace an ICE with an electric motor, at least not with current technology, but you could definitely replace it with a more efficient one. Maybe even with a hybrid if you're willing to give up some room.