Rogers, Electric vehicles by James Rogers

Earthjustice. (2024, February 3). Are electric vehicles really better for the environment? Yes. Earthjustice. https://earthjustice.org/article/electric-vehicles-are-better-for-the-environment

jamesrogers0413_ — 2024-03-06 16:24:50 UTC

“Over its lifetime, the average new electric vehicle produces about half the greenhouse gas emissions of an equivalent vehicle burning gasoline or diesel.”

Mohammad, A., Zamora, R., & Lie, T. T. (2020). Integration of Electric Vehicles in the Distribution Network: A Review of PV Based Electric Vehicle Modelling. Energies (Basel), 13(17), 4541-. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13174541

jamesrogers0413_ — 2024-03-06 16:25:48 UTC

“Electric vehicles (EVs) are one of a prominent solution for the sustainability issues needing dire attention like global warming, depleting fossil fuel reserves, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.”

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jamesrogers0413_ — 2024-03-06 16:32:40 UTC

These quotes connect to each other because they both explain that EVs solve dire global problems in an efficient, clean way.

Liao, Fanchao, et al. “Consumer Preferences for Electric Vehicles: A Literature Review.” Transport Reviews, vol. 37, no. 3, 2017, pp. 252–75, https://doi.org/10.1080/01441647.2016.1230794.

jamesrogers0413_ — 2024-03-06 16:33:32 UTC

“Widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) may contribute to the alleviation of problems such as environmental pollution, global warming and oil dependency.”

Igini, M. (2023, February 16). Why electric cars are better for the environment. Earth.Org. https://earth.org/electric-cars-environment/

jamesrogers0413_ — 2024-03-06 16:34:07 UTC

“It is known that the initial environmental footprint from current EV production is greater than the production of internal combustion engines, specifically from producing electric car batteries.”

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jamesrogers0413_ — 2024-03-06 16:36:30 UTC

These two connect because they talk about the benefits of EVs such as being environmentally friendly, and how they are also easier to make than gas-powered vehicles.

Mohammad, A., Zamora, R., & Lie, T. T. (2020). Integration of Electric Vehicles in the Distribution Network: A Review of PV Based Electric Vehicle Modelling. Energies (Basel), 13(17), 4541-. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13174541

jamesrogers0413_ — 2024-03-06 16:39:35 UTC

“Reference [57] presents a case study of Columbus, USA, in which it is demonstrated that charging EV from the PV is more economical and produces less CO₂ footprint than charging EV from the grid.”

Igini, M. (2023, February 16). Why electric cars are better for the environment. Earth.Org. https://earth.org/electric-cars-environment/

jamesrogers0413_ — 2024-03-06 16:42:04 UTC

“Furthermore, some of the metals contained in EV batteries are highly damaging even in small quantities. Since a large majority of them are disposed of in landfills, leaks of environmental contaminants are quite frequent.”

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jamesrogers0413_ — 2024-03-06 16:44:20 UTC

These two connect to each other because they show that while EVs are more economical and produce less CO2, they can also have a small downside which is that a large majority of their metals get disposed of in landfills.

Earthjustice. (2024, February 3). Are electric vehicles really better for the environment? Yes. Earthjustice. https://earthjustice.org/article/electric-vehicles-are-better-for-the-environment

jamesrogers0413_ — 2024-03-06 16:44:57 UTC

“Even if you plugged your EV into the dirtiest power grid in America, your vehicle would still produce less global warming pollution than its gas-powered equivalent.”

Staff, E. (2023, January 18). The top pros and cons of electric cars. EnergySage. https://www.energysage.com/electric-vehicles/pros-and-cons-electric-cars/

jamesrogers0413_ — 2024-03-06 16:45:30 UTC

“Because they rely on a rechargeable battery, driving an electric car does not create any tailpipe emissions, a significant source of pollution in the United States.”

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jamesrogers0413_ — 2024-03-06 16:47:19 UTC

These quotes connect because they both explain how EVs are a better alternative to fossil fuels by using the example of a dirty power grid and showing that they do not create tailpipe emissions which is a major source of pollution in the U.S.