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EVs have lower lifetime emissions than gas cars: study (driving.ca)

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[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The more weight on the tires, the faster they wear out. And tire dust is indeed emissions, not all vehicle emissions come from the exhaust pipe.

[–] Oderus@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Also having so much power and being RWD, they go through tires faster than most cars so it's doubly more polluting.