Again, Electric Cars Do *Not* Emit More Particulate Matter Than Gasoline Cars
In a recent Twitter thread, Neon Research’s Auke Hoekstra, who is well known for debunking misinformation regarding electric vehicles, once again came in to save the day.
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Context Matters: Environmental Impacts Of EV Production
Whenever you encounter an article about the environmental impacts of EVs, here are a few facts to keep in mind and a few questions to ask while reading, so you can make sure you consider the facts in context.
U.S. Department of Energy: EVs Emit Fewer Emissions, Better For The Environment
The Department of Energy has put to rest the myth that EVs are worse for the environment than vehicles that use diesel or gas engines. This is something like the 107th time that a reputable organization has concluded this.
The Art Of Charging An Electric Car In The Rain — AutoTrader Report
There are many people who worry about charging an EV in the rain. No need to be concerned says Nissan engineer Jonathon Ratliff.
EV Market Share Is Up, But What Is Still Holding Most People Back From Getting…
One of the things that Elon Musk said during Tesla’s annual shareholder and Battery Day event that snagged my brain was that even though EV market share is up, not everyone has an EV. It’s a simple statement, but the point is that we have a long way to go to get non-electric cars off the road.
Tesla Model 3 Emits ~65% Less CO2 Than Mercedes C-Class With Diesel Engine
A new study explains that electric vehicles last longer than initially expected and are much greener than fossil-fueled cars.
Hyundai UK Explodes 10 Common Myths About Driving An Electric Car
Hyundai UK commissioned a study about people’s attitudes toward electric car. The biggest reason people don’t buy electric cars is still range anxiety.
The Incessant Attacks On Tesla Stem From Many Sources
Since the very beginning, Tesla has attracted negative press coverage, ranging from honest skepticism to unhinged conspiracy theories. Back in the early days, a column called Tesla Death Watch trumpeted the company’s financial difficulties, and a website called Boycott Tesla spun wild stories of exploding cars and sinister cover-ups
The Many Tesla Haters & Attackers … Are Short On Time
Tesla haters are coming out of the woodwork everywhere. That said, there could be some underlying urgency for this sudden, sweeping attack. According to Giles Parkinson (via RenewEconomy), “It seems that Elon Musk’s detractors – and they are legion – have decided that it may be now or never if they have a chance of stopping the founder and CEO of Tesla in his tracks.”
Electric Car Myths … Solar Roof Tiles From Holland … Tesla Semi Revenue Projections ……
What did hundreds of thousands of people read on CleanTechnica in the past week? My monologue on Republican policy problems didn’t crack the top 20, but the following stories certainly lit people up:
