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are electric vehicles really green
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Electric vehicles EVs are often hailed as a more eco-friendly option compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles for various reasons. Firstly. they emit no exhaust pollutants. making them free from air pollution while driving. Additionally. EVs have better energy efficiency than conventional cars. However. the level of greenness of an electric car is influenced by several factors. For instance. if the electricity used to charge the vehicle comes from a coal-fired power plant. overall emissions may be higher. Yet. as the grid adopts cleaner sources of energy. so do electric cars. Moreover. the production and mining processes involved in creating EVs particularly batteries and rare earth elements can leave a significant environmental footprint. Nevertheless. research has shown that even when accounting for battery production. electric vehicles emit less carbon throughout their lifespan than traditional vehicles. Lastly. their quiet operation provides another advantage by reducing noise pollution on roads. To sum up. while not without their own environmental impacts. electric vehicles are generally regarded as a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to conventional cars.
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