1/10 This is an #electricvehicle thread for those interested in the current state of replacing ICE vehicles with #EV's. It covers the standard 'Which is better for the #environment?' talking points, as well as various battery tech and overall changes to our daily habits required.
2/10 EV's ARE the future, and a necessary one to adopt ASAP to HALT the #ClimateEmergency. This simple chart shows why, examining ALL the aspects of #ICE vs #EV from mining minerals to manufacture to lifespan #environmental impacts: https://cleantechnica.com/2020/06/10/this-stunning-chart-shows-why-battery-electric-vehicles-win/
3/10 EV's are always being attacked by ICE fans and #trollers paid by the #fossilfuel industry, but it's a losing battle - for ICE vehicles, that is:
https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-how-electric-vehicles-help-to-tackle-climate-change
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542435119302715
https://blog.ucsusa.org/rachael-nealer/gasoline-vs-electric-global-warming-emissions-953
https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-how-electric-vehicles-help-to-tackle-climate-change
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542435119302715
https://blog.ucsusa.org/rachael-nealer/gasoline-vs-electric-global-warming-emissions-953
4/10 Automotive giants like #GM are making the switch, as they see which way the wind is blowing:
https://cleantechnica.com/2018/10/29/worlds-10-biggest-automakers-their-ev-plans/
https://www.gm.com/electric-vehicles.html
For myself, I haven't owned a care for over 14 years, as I walk, cycle or use a #hybrid/ #EV #carshare: whatever's most appropriate.
https://cleantechnica.com/2018/10/29/worlds-10-biggest-automakers-their-ev-plans/
https://www.gm.com/electric-vehicles.html
For myself, I haven't owned a care for over 14 years, as I walk, cycle or use a #hybrid/ #EV #carshare: whatever's most appropriate.
5/10 The use of rare metals in #electricvehicle production is an especially hot topic, but the numbers are clearly already in favour of #EVs compared to fossil fuel vehicles:
https://www.transportenvironment.org/sites/te/files/publications/2017_10_EV_LCA_briefing_final.pdf
Mining practices need to change as part of #SocialJustice and #ClimateAction.
https://www.transportenvironment.org/sites/te/files/publications/2017_10_EV_LCA_briefing_final.pdf
Mining practices need to change as part of #SocialJustice and #ClimateAction.
6/10 #Retrofitting current ICE vehicles to become #electriccars is also a great way to reduce the cost of EVs and keep usable, expensive cars on the road with no pollution:
https://www.popsci.com/classic-cars-get-an-electric-upgrade-from-e-drive-retro/
https://amp.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/oct/23/retro-electric-making-petrol-guzzling-cars-eco-friendly
https://www.popsci.com/classic-cars-get-an-electric-upgrade-from-e-drive-retro/
https://amp.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/oct/23/retro-electric-making-petrol-guzzling-cars-eco-friendly
7/10 'Million mile' batteries are ready:
https://grist.org/energy/million-mile-batteries-are-coming-are-they-really-a-revolution/
All about different types of batteries, costs, environmental impacts and future outlook:
https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/energy/shopping-guide/batteries
#Tesla has pushed the battery sector hard and remains THE leader there:
https://thedriven.io/2020/11/25/teslas-berlin-giga-factory-will-be-biggest-battery-factory-in-world/
https://grist.org/energy/million-mile-batteries-are-coming-are-they-really-a-revolution/
All about different types of batteries, costs, environmental impacts and future outlook:
https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/energy/shopping-guide/batteries
#Tesla has pushed the battery sector hard and remains THE leader there:
https://thedriven.io/2020/11/25/teslas-berlin-giga-factory-will-be-biggest-battery-factory-in-world/
8/10 #Recycling and #reusing #batteries are key to the expansion of the #renewableenergy sector / electric vehicles:
https://www.wasterecyclingmag.ca/feature/the-electric-circle-ev-battery-recycling/
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5352030
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1682-5
Old batteries for EV's can be repurposed as part of #gridstorage for renewable energy.
https://www.wasterecyclingmag.ca/feature/the-electric-circle-ev-battery-recycling/
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5352030
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1682-5
Old batteries for EV's can be repurposed as part of #gridstorage for renewable energy.
9/10 Batteries are the key to transitioning from fossil fuel dependence, and are set to play a greater role in the coming years:
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/12/30/battery-developments-in-the-last-decade-created-a-seismic-shift-that-will-play-out-in-the-next-10-years.html
New battery tech lessens environmental impacts:
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/research/2019/12/heavy-metal-free-battery/
https://cen.acs.org/materials/energy-storage/Making-lithium-ion-batteries-environmentally/98/i17
https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/06/sodium-ion-breakthrough-could-lower-environmental-impact-of-batteries/
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/12/30/battery-developments-in-the-last-decade-created-a-seismic-shift-that-will-play-out-in-the-next-10-years.html
New battery tech lessens environmental impacts:
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/research/2019/12/heavy-metal-free-battery/
https://cen.acs.org/materials/energy-storage/Making-lithium-ion-batteries-environmentally/98/i17
https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/06/sodium-ion-breakthrough-could-lower-environmental-impact-of-batteries/
10/10 EV's are PART of the solutions to avert the #climatecrisis, in which cities MUST change for a #BetterFuture:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0040162516305935
https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/opinions/opinions/gearing-up-for-an-electric-vehicle-future-in-greener-smart-cities
https://cleantechnica.com/2017/12/30/sustainable-neighborhoods-electric-transport-winning-future/
It's up to US, the public, to demand the necessary #SystemChange ASAP from our leaders!
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0040162516305935
https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/opinions/opinions/gearing-up-for-an-electric-vehicle-future-in-greener-smart-cities
https://cleantechnica.com/2017/12/30/sustainable-neighborhoods-electric-transport-winning-future/
It's up to US, the public, to demand the necessary #SystemChange ASAP from our leaders!

Nostalgia: I just recalled I used to play a fun RPG called #CarWars back in the day, set 50 years in an alternate future when #fossilfuels are scarce:
https://geekdad.com/2014/03/80s-gaming-flashback-car-wars/
All vehicles ran on #electric #powerplants: cars, planes, blimps and more. Today, it seems prophetic!
https://geekdad.com/2014/03/80s-gaming-flashback-car-wars/
All vehicles ran on #electric #powerplants: cars, planes, blimps and more. Today, it seems prophetic!

PS - I'll also do a thread on #energystorage soon, as that's also a BIG part #SustainableSolitions. While it involves batteries (recycled from #EV usage) there's a LOT more technology choices involved, which is GREAT news:
https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/most-promising-long-duration-storage-technologies-left-standing
We live in exciting times!
https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/most-promising-long-duration-storage-technologies-left-standing
We live in exciting times!

