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Originally Posted by biker1
Please tell us again which model of EV you drive. So, buying an EV will make a difference even though US autos contribute 3% of the world’s CO2? Even if every US auto was an EV, the CO2 emissions don’t go to zero because 60% of our electricity comes from hydrocarbons. And there is a significant CO2 burden to build the EV, just like virtually every consumer item. Buy an EV because it meets your needs not because of some delusional fantasy that you will single-handedly “save the planet”. I fail to understand why people have such a hard time dealing with and understanding basic facts.
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There are many other reasons to buy an E-vehicle besides saving the planet. I believe that by 2050 over 50% of all US new cars will be ELECTRIC. The electric motor starts off spinning in a circle. The IC engine has reciprocating pistons and must use a crankshaft and flywheel to convert to circular motion - which loses efficiency due to friction. The battery of an E-vehicle makes the vehicle center of gravity lower , which has several advantages. An e-motor starts at high torque instantly, so better acceleration. Braking is better and some energy of braking can be used to charge the battery. The owner can charge up at their own home and NEVER need a charging station as long as they drive locally only. They can do some amount of solar charging. There are lots of advantages to owning an E-vehicle. The earth will run out of OIL before the sun burn out, that's a long term advantage to be sure.