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A comment on VW’s $50B Bet on an Electric Hatchback. Parent comment

Re:VW’s $50B Bet on an Electric Hatchback by 0xcase on Wednesday October 23, 2019 @02:37PM (#21337463)
yes, this is a huge concern. If these cars are powered by coal or other dirty energies it doesn't make sense. Most charger networks here are powered 100% by renewables though
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Re:VW’s $50B Bet on an Electric Hatchback by travisporter on Wednesday October 23, 2019 @03:29PM (#21337990)
It still makes some sense. Granted coal rich sources will definitely make the transition worse. https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/19/electric-car-well-to-wh...

Lifetime emissions for EVs beat ICE cars in 2-5 years [citation needed]

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