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Life Cycle Emissions: EVs vs. Combustion Engine Vehicles (elements.visualcapitalist.com)
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We look at carbon emissions of electric, hybrid, and combustion engine vehicles through an analysis of their life cycle emissions.

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[–] 0 points 3 years ago (3 children)

Would the difference, even considering a somewhat larger battery, be that significantly different compared to an EV or an ICE?

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    The ICE would only occasionally run, while at the same time you don't have to have such a big battery. That could be greener than any of the three options listed.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    Any vehicle with two power sources is, by definition, exceptionally inefficient and therefore, unnecessarily expensive. I personally am eagerly awaiting safe hydrogen storage so vehicles can truly be zero emission. Toyota just announced they're close; GM tried for decades and gave up. We'll see...

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