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EVs, as part of the world economy, aren't emissions-free either. Just at the tailpipe (or lack thereof). Rare-earth mining is very energy-intensive.


This old talking point? Studies show that EVs break even with ICE cars for total lifecycle emission in the first 1-2 years, or 15-30kkm.




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