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Maybe EVs are not a comprehensive climate solution??

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[–] skvlp@lemm.ee 7 points 1 month ago

Yes. The owners are already wealthier when they buy an EV, and thus they already have the higher carbon footprint. This is not caused by the EV.

But an EV has a significantly higher carbon footprint than public transport, though.