Study finds electrifying SUVs could actually increase emissions by using up scarce battery material that could otherwise be used to electrify smaller cars and e-bikes

DwZ@lemmy.world · edit-2 5 days ago

Study finds electrifying SUVs could actually increase emissions by using up scarce battery material that could otherwise be used to electrify smaller cars and e-bikes

QuoVadisHomines@sh.itjust.works · 5 days ago

The point is SUVs and large cars are using up limited resources and if it takes significantly more battery material to make a battery for a heavy car it might make more sense to prioritize smaller car manufacture.

noodles@slrpnk.net · 5 days ago

Or like lawnmowers and mopeds, which typically have unfiltered exhausts

Study finds electrifying SUVs could actually increase emissions by using up scarce battery material that could otherwise be used to electrify smaller cars and e-bikes

Study finds electrifying SUVs could actually increase emissions by using up scarce battery material that could otherwise be used to electrify smaller cars and e-bikes

The new electric SUV market under battery supply constraints: Might they increase CO2 emissions?