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Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change

Electric vehicles (EVs) are an important part of meeting global goals on climate change. They feature prominently in mitigation pathways that limit warming to well-below 2C or 1.5C, which would be inline with the Paris Agreement’s targets.

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Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change

Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change

Electric vehicles (EVs) are an important part of meeting global goals on climate change. They feature prominently in mitigation pathways that limit warming to well-below 2C or 1.5C, which ...

Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change

Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change

Electric vehicles (EVs) are an important part of meeting global goals on climate change. They feature prominently in mitigation pathways that limit warming to well-below 2C or 1.5C, which ...

Here we go again: German research institute claims diesels are cleaner than EVs

Here we go again: German research institute claims diesels are cleaner than EVs

In fact, the IFO authors imply as much in the preface to their article [translated from the German]: “We explain the current facts in such detail because we suspect in the claim that e-cars ...

Taking A Look At Biden’s Climate Plan For Cars And Trucks

Taking A Look At Biden’s Climate Plan For Cars And Trucks

Transportation in the US is petroleum-based and contributes 28% of all US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (2018 data) – larger than electricity (27%), industry (22%) and commercial and ...

Busting 7 of the most common myths about electric cars

Busting 7 of the most common myths about electric cars

Reader receives some misleading information about electric cars, batteries, and manufacturing. We respond with facts and reason.

Electric car buying guide: 9 things you need to know

Electric car buying guide: 9 things you need to know

Thinking about going electric? Here are nine things to consider first

Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy perspectives - TERM 2018

Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy perspectives - TERM 2018

: +45 33 36 71 00 Web: eea.europa.eu Enquiries: eea.europa.eu/enquiries Cover design: EEA Cover photo: © EEA Contents 3 Contents Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy ...

Electric Vehicle Dictionary

Electric Vehicle Dictionary

A glossary of terms for electric vehicle charging - from EV types to key concepts. All the EV terminology you need to know in one place.

How Green Are Electric Vehicles?

How Green Are Electric Vehicles?

In short: Very green. But plug-in cars still have environmental effects. Here’s a guide to the main issues and how they might be addressed.

Electrifying your fleet? We look at three battery electric vehicles

Electrifying your fleet? We look at three battery electric vehicles

Research into the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) vehicle registration data by Cornwall Insight shows Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in 2020 have already grown 76.1% on ...

Fact-check: Does production of lithium-ion batteries equal 8 years of driving a gas-powered car?

Fact-check: Does production of lithium-ion batteries equal 8 years of driving a gas-powered car?

A cartoon posted to Facebook claims that "manufacturing the battery for one electric car produces the same amount of CO2 as running a petrol car for eight years." That's Mostly False.

New Green NCAP emissions ratings cast doubt on electric cars’ green credentials

New Green NCAP emissions ratings cast doubt on electric cars’ green credentials

New ratings comparing whole life car emissions show little difference between many electric and internal combustion engined cars

Cheaper electric vehicles have been hyped for 2022, but industry commentators say don't get your hopes up yet

Cheaper electric vehicles have been hyped for 2022, but industry commentators say don't get your hopes up yet

The price of electric vehicles in Australia will drop, but it could be several years before consumers can buy an EV for the same price as a petrol car.

Are Electric Cars Really Better than Conventional Vehicles?

Are Electric Cars Really Better than Conventional Vehicles?

The environmental and health impacts of conventional and electric vehicles

If all cars were electric, UK carbon emissions would drop by 12%

If all cars were electric, UK carbon emissions would drop by 12%

We calculated what would happen if petrol cars were replaced overnight with Teslas and Nissan Leafs.