fooljoe
Well-known member
The next time somebody tries to tell you that EVs are just as dirty as ICEs once you account for their "longer tailpipe", point out that ICEs have a longer tailpipe too!
According to some easily verifiable numbers available on fueleconomy.gov, the LEAF in California emits 120g CO2/mile from its long tailpipe (i.e. upstream emissions.)
From the same source, an 18 MPG car like the Dodge Charger emits more CO2 (128g/mile - make sure you choose to show tailpipe & upstream GHG) just from its long tailpipe. Never mind the other 487g/mile from its "short" tailpipe!
Think about that... Just by not making gas we can free up enough energy to drive EVs almost as far as the gas would drive ICEs!
According to some easily verifiable numbers available on fueleconomy.gov, the LEAF in California emits 120g CO2/mile from its long tailpipe (i.e. upstream emissions.)
From the same source, an 18 MPG car like the Dodge Charger emits more CO2 (128g/mile - make sure you choose to show tailpipe & upstream GHG) just from its long tailpipe. Never mind the other 487g/mile from its "short" tailpipe!
Think about that... Just by not making gas we can free up enough energy to drive EVs almost as far as the gas would drive ICEs!