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Old 06-24-2023, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com View Post
What about the old batteries? Where do you dispose of them? Don’t they affect the earth?
The EPA has already chimed in on this:

Myth #2: Electric vehicles are worse for the climate than gasoline cars because of battery manufacturing.

FACT: The greenhouse gas emissions associated with an electric vehicle over its lifetime are typically lower than those from an average gasoline-powered vehicle, even when accounting for manufacturing.

Electric Vehicle Myths | US EPA.

Or this website which specifically addresses battery disposal https://www.makeuseof.com/ev-vs-ice-...mental-impact/
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