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Do EV's actually do anything beneficial for the planet? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by helpmyusernamewontfi to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I've seen a lot of posts here on Lemmy, specifically in the "fuck cars" communities as to how Electric Vehicles do pretty much nothing for the Climate, but I continue to see Climate activists everywhere try pushing so, so hard for Electric Vehicles.

Are they actually beneficial to the planet other than limiting exhaust, or is that it? or maybe exhaust is a way bigger problem?

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[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (3 children)

What kind of 80s shitbox are you driving that gets 50 MPG? Are you using Imperial gallons or driving a hybrid?

[–] GreatAlbatross@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago

I'll have you know it's a noughties shitbox. 999cc engine, 4 seats, and can just about fit 2.4m lengths of wood in if I'm careful.

And yes, imperial gallons (I had to do some maths, as the figures for MPG>M/KWh use american customary)

[–] ShellMonkey@lemmy.socdojo.com 2 points 10 months ago

My aunt had one off these way back, don't try and climb any big hills but could go around for a while on a pint of gas.

https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/geo-metro

[–] abbenm@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 months ago

Sounds like the heydey of the Geo Metro, which got astonishing MPG for its time.