The Big EV Lie: Why They Won’t Save the Planet & All About Dirty Electricity
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been touted as the saviors of the planet, promising a cleaner and more sustainable future. However, the reality is that EVs may not be as environmentally friendly as they are made out to be.
One of the biggest issues with EVs is the production of electricity. While EVs themselves do not emit greenhouse gases, the electricity used to charge them often comes from dirty sources such as coal and natural gas. This means that EVs are not completely emissions-free, as they still contribute to air pollution and climate change.
Another overlooked aspect of EVs is the concept of “dirty electricity.” This refers to the electromagnetic pollution created by the charging process, which can have negative health effects on both humans and the environment.
In conclusion, while EVs may offer some benefits in terms of reducing emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, they are not a perfect solution. It is important to consider all aspects of the EV industry, including the sources of electricity and potential health risks associated with charging.
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00:00 It’s the EV episode!
02:11 Definition of Global Warming
06:34 Why EVs are not the answer
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16:22 Where does your Electricity come from?
21:20 Why do cars get all the attention?
23:05 What is the answer?
What is the BIG EV Lie? Will electric vehicles save the planet if we all buy them? Are cars definitely the worst causes of Global Warming? And if not, what is? This week it’s the long-awaited EV episode, and I’m afraid, it might not be what you were expecting…
When we first embarked on a whole episode about EVs, we thought it would be easy. Take the piss out of Electric cars and their owners, add in some amusing movie clips for comedic effect, do some impressions, use that clip of Greta Thunberg a lot, and Bob’s your uncle.
But the deeper we dug, the more we found, and it became simply impossible to be… well… funny. You see there are some huge issues to deal with here, and it would seem, a lot of misinformation.
Yes, it’s easy to criticise EVs for range anxiety, charging waiting times, the upfront cost of the vehicles, and in one case – that autopilot mode. But forget all that short-term guff and explore with us what will happen in the future – do we have the energy and raw materials to cope with mass EV adoption? And perhaps more importantly, is electricity actually all that green anyway?
This episode has been a year in the making, and whilst it’s not two old guys wise-cracking in a supercar, we still felt it needed to made. We hope you enjoy it.
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