As electric car sales skyrocket, there are some tough questions to answer, writes Danny Chivers.
Owning an electric car could double your chances of getting a date.
This eye-catching claim – from car dealers Big Motoring World – gives a sense of the buzz around electric vehicles (EVs) right now. And whether or not they can ignite your love life, EVs are definitely on the rise.
Global sales of fossil-fuelled cars have been falling since 2017 – down from 86 million to 69 million in 2022. In contrast, electric car sales increased by 60 per cent in 2022 and are projected to rise further in 2023 to conquer almost 20 per cent of the global car market.
Battery electric cars are now outselling diesel cars in the UK, and make up 26 per cent of all car sales in China.
The UK’s electric vehicle drive has put the energy sector on the road to change
But is this definitely good news for the planet? What about all the extra mining needed for electric vehicles, and the increased electricity demand? Aren’t we meant to be switching to buses, trains and bikes, rather than building more cars?
Ultimately, is there a risk that by electrifying the car market, we’re just swapping one set of problems for another?
ARE ELECTRIC CARS THE LEAST WORST OPTION?
In a direct comparison, a battery-powered car is definitely better for the planet than a fossil-fuelled one.
We’re not just talking about cleaner air and less noise pollution in cities; internal combustion engines are highly inefficient, wasting over 70 per cent of the energy in the fuel.
Read more: NewInternationalist
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