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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3% THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3% THE BOTTOM LINE.