“EVs are bad for the Environment”
We’ve heard it time and time again—FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) that casts a negative shade on the electric vehicle. This has resulted in consumer skepticism about EVs and a drag on the movement to transition our transportation system from the archaic, inefficient, and polluting internal combustion engine framework to the simple, modern, and efficient electric vehicle.
Here are other examples of this nonsense:
“EVs run on electricity, and the electricity grid is powered by fossil fuel, so your EV is not as clean as my hybrid.”
“ EVs are expensive and only for the rich.”
“EVs run on electricity, and electricity is expensive, so it will be expensive to charge EVs.”
“ EV batteries will are worse for the environment.”
Fortunately, there is an abundance of facts to counter these myths and misconceptions. A Google search will reveal many articles highlighting the facts that dispute common misconceptions and misrepresentations about EVs. Several are listed below.
How problematic is mineral mining for electric cars? - The Guardian
Factcheck: 21 misleading myths about electric vehicles - CarbonBrief
Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change - CarbonBrief
Common Myths About Electric Cars, and How to Debunk ‘Em - CleanTechnica
Our favorite is a video from Robert Llewelyn of Fully Charged fame. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oVrIHcdxjA)
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