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– EVs are cleaner than comparable ICE vehicles, with EVs continuing to get cleaner as electric grids improve
– A recent post by Canary Media shows data from a study by BloombergNEF comparing BEV and ICE emissions over a lifetime for different countries, highlighting the environmental benefits of EVs and the potential for further improvements in cleanliness.
A recent post by Canary Media highlights a study from BloombergNEF showing that electric vehicles (EVs) are cleaner than internal combustion vehicles (ICE) from a carbon-emissions standpoint, and they continue to get cleaner as electric grids improve. The graph compares the emissions over a lifetime for BEVs and ICE vehicles in different countries, with the results varying based on factors like vehicle size and speeds. Chinese BEVs have the highest lifetime footprint, but they still outperform ICE vehicles in terms of emissions.
Despite Chinese EVs being dirtier to run and build due to the country’s coal power plants, they are still cleaner than the cleanest ICE vehicles in the study. As countries like China, Japan, and the US transition to cleaner energy sources for electricity production, both the operating cleanliness of EVs and the environmental costs of manufacturing will improve. While some improvements are possible for ICE vehicles, there is limited room for enhancement compared to the progress happening on power grids.
The data presented in the study refutes the notion that ICE vehicles are cleaner than EVs, and it underscores the importance of transitioning to electric transportation for a cleaner future. By following CleanTechnica for daily news updates or subscribing to their email list, individuals can stay informed about the latest developments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.