“While it is expected that direct emissions of BEVs are lower than those of ICEVs, it is surprising that in fact non–tailpipe emissions are also lower. This sheds new light on the current public debate about ‘dirty’ batteries and electricity”
“The elephant in the room is the supply chain of fossil fuel-powered vehicles, not that of electric vehicles.”
“The supply chain for combustion vehicles is just so dirty that electric vehicles can’t surpass them, even when you factor in indirect emissions.”
https://cleantechnica.com/2021/12/24/ly ... tric-cars/