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While electric cars do not require fossil fuels to operate, they do require electricity. We use electricity all day, every day, in almost every aspect of our lives. But most of our electricity is produced using non-renewable resources, including fossil fuels.
While electric cars may have some benefits, such as zero tailpipe emissions and higher fuel efficiency, they also have a number of drawbacks that make them bad for the environment. 10 Reasons Why Electric Cars Are Not As Green As You Think
FACT: Electric vehicles (EVs) typically have a smaller carbon footprint than gasoline cars, even when accounting for the electricity used for charging, plus they are far more efficient when it comes to energy use.
The long-standing myths about electric vehicles one reason they aren’t everywhere and subject to months-long waits. David Common looks at why and some incentives that could boost supply of ...
But just like an ICE vehicle has its downsides, there are multiple downsides of electric cars. With that in mind, let's look at 10 reasons why electric cars are bad, starting with the...
In short: Very green. But plug-in cars still have environmental effects. Here’s a guide to the main issues and how they might be addressed.
Updated on 08th February 2024: This list has been refreshed with new information regarding why electric cars aren't as green as people think, plus updated specs for the vehicles mentioned.
NPR listeners wrote to ask whether the environmental harm from building EVs "cancels out" the cars' climate benefits. Experts say the answer is clear.
Carbon Brief factchecks 21 of the most common – and persistent – myths about electric vehicles.
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Thea Riofrancos, professor at Providence College, about her new research into the environmental costs of the transition to electric vehicles in the United...