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Environment & Energy

GreatGazoo

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4. EVs are powered by coal

Reply to hatrack (Original post)

Mon Apr 21, 2025, 09:40 AM

Apr 2025

in part. I saw "Zero-Emission Vehicle" written on one as if we are all stupid.

The best reason to own an EV is because they can can have extremely long life and low maintenance but until the grid is low carbon all the hype about climate is just a shell game.

The AI race has opened the flood gates on emissions.

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Emissions From 1 Year Of Tankers Carrying US LNG Shipments Outweighs GHG Gains From All EVs Driven By Americans [View all] hatrack Apr 2025 OP

Perfect. Old Crank Apr 2025 #1

That really isn't all that difficult. People pretend electricity is "green." NNadir Apr 2025 #2

Kick and rec!! 58Sunliner Apr 2025 #3