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Since this is AI-generated "cartoon" is making the rounds on certain sites, No, EVs don't just shift pollution. EVs are *much* better on CO₂, considering the entire lifecycle.¹ They are also much better on total *material* footprint.²

Gernot Wagner

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¹ e.g. the best current calculation, for the EU: theicct.org/publication/electric-cars-life-cycle-analysis-emissions-europe-jul25

theicct.orgLife-cycle greenhouse gas emissions from passenger cars in the European Union: A 2025 update and key factors to consider - International Council on Clean TransportationThe study presents a life-cycle analysis of passenger cars in all major powertrains in Europe.

Gernot Wagner

@gwagner.com

² e.g. gwagner.com/nature-fossilflation; slide via gwagner.com/cki-minerals

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diaminedave.bsky.social

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As an aside Fossil fuels.....use once and finished Battery cycles 8000+ PV 25+ years, still working at 80% efficiency Recycling fossil fuels takes 10's of millions of years Recycle batteries....companies can do that!