All electric vehicles?
I guess electrically powered vehicles are coming but seems to me they are presently only a rich person's toy with present technology. By that I mean, they're only good for around town and short trips ...
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2edgesword wrote:
Beyond that I'm still interested to see a study that confirms EV from raw material to end of life disposal are a net benefit to the environment or that battery technology that rivals the internal combustion engine is really here in a way that is cost effective on a mass production level.
I too, would like to see some study on the cradle to grave effect of battery production. If every vehicle goes EV, we are talking a magnitude increase in lithium demand.
Anyone got any articles? How recyclable are various types of lithium batteries?
I'd like to see electrification on vehicles that doesn't rely on batteries - more trolley buses in cities, and electrification of the rail network. If you look at Europe and Asia, a lot of their heavy freight is moved by electric locomotives. Here in BC, due to our inefficient rail company, a lot of our heavy goods (lumber) are moved by the least efficient method - diesel trucks.
