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There are still emissions during production and decommissioning. And cars are sources of noise and light, and emissions due to component wear (tires and brakes,
by fweimer 11mo ago
There are still emissions during production and decommissioning. And cars are sources of noise and light, and emissions due to component wear (tires and brakes, probably others as well). A specific car may be not as bad as others for the environment, but there is always some impact.
- jljljl 11mo agoThe term "zero-emission" has a specific meaning for the DOA, EPA, and CARB specifically referring to the tailpipe and combustion emissions produced when operating the vehicle. https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/electric-basics-ev https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/electric-basics-ev https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/4249 https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/4249