EVs emit fewer greenhouse gases even if charged on 'dirty' grid'


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Electric cars still release fewer greenhouse gases than gas vehicles – even if they’re charged by energy grid that relies on ‘dirty’ power like coal - A new report indicates EVs are the greener option in Europe, the US and China - It studied ever stage in the life cycles of vehicles and fuels, from extracting raw materials through operation and eventual recycling or disposal - Even in India, whose power grid relies on coal, EVs produce 19-34 percent less - Building an EV is still more carbon-intensive than a traditional gas-powered car - But drivers recoup their carbon footprint...