It is a shame that this is what our country has devolved into. As Americans we should be able to disagree in a civil debate. Those days are gone.
Depends on the region you live in. Top states for "green" car registrations, (March '18), all but four of the top 11 in the west, where coal power plants are rare:
What about the pollution to manufacture the vehicle? Ev's have a ton more heavy metals (batteries) and the process is much more polluting than other cars.
Yes, that is definitely a concern. The technology and efficiency will improve over time, much like that of the ICE. For example, modern ICEs produce 1% of the air pollution of U.S. engines from the 1960s. Improvements have been gradual but steady. I'm hoping that the same will be true of BEVs, such as the development of sodium ion batteries. Also, BEV batteries can be repurposed (instituteforenergyresearch.org):
I elect to self identify as a gun-toting, hippie liberal, climate change denier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and occasionally for afternoon tea on Saturday. All other times I choose to maintain my identity as Lothar OTHP and will only acknowledge those who identify as my subjects.It is a shame that this is what our country has devolved into. As Americans we should be able to disagree in a civil debate. Those days are gone.
Here’s to you my hippy liberal fellow American. From your Bible and gun clinging right wing countryman.
We're getting to a point where the infrastructure and efficiency gains from decades of R&D have overcome those claims. Its hard to calculate for certain the sum total benefit/cost to the planet in a holistic manner, but here's one opinion from Engineering Explained. He has an excellent channel.
Buying a Tesla is not just about saving the planet. It's not a Prius. It is sexy to some people. It has a high-tech minimalist aesthetic. It is fun to drive with unbelievable instant torque. It has a sophisticated attitude and status. You wake up every morning with a full tank and you save on gas. In some places you get to drive in the HOV lane. It is aspirational in having a positive environmental impact, even if the reality is not that clear cut. The same way someone driving a Jeep is aspirational to an adventurous lifestyle.
The problem is that your statement is not completely true....currently 30% of electricity in the USA is still produced by coal and is being phased out by natural gas (another 30% supplier) which is much cleaner and sustainable. Here in Iowa, MidAmerican energy has invested heavily in wind power (12 billion dollars in the last decade) and will supply 40% of the energy in 2020. Much like anything else on social media....don't beleive every Meme that you read.
Just to clarify, I agree with the entire video. I posted the Wikipedia link in response to another post that suggested EV production was significantly more harmful to the environment due to mining of heavy earth metals. Specifically, I posted it for the ‘Environmental Impact of manufacturing’ section. I believe the Wikipedia article is fair and objective (in this case, at least), and answers his question better than I would have on the forum.
I'm aware. I love his model X and all Tesla's for the Tech. I also feel like Tesla has played a huge role in establishing the infrastructure to move away from fossil fuels.
Be nice Marc !!!
Be nice Marc !!!
Where can you go with a 250 mile range? Almost as far as my 2 door JL, which has a 275 mile range according to the Jeeps computer when I fill it up. And that range seems fairly accurate. But right now there are more gas stations that charging stations, although that may change over a decade or so.
