Battery Electric Vehicles Show the Lowest Carbon Footprints Among Passenger Cars Across 1.5–3.0 °C Energy Decarbonisation Pathways

Battery electric vehicles show the lowest carbon footprints among passenger cars across 1.5–3.0 °C energy decarbonisation pathways

Passenger car carbon footprints are highly sensitive to future energy systems, a factor often overlooked in life cycle assessment. We use a time-dependent prospective life cycle assessment to enhance carbon footprints under four 1.5–3.0 °C decarbonisation pathways for electricity, fuel, and hydrogen from an energy-based integrated assessment model. Across 5000 comparative cases, battery electric vehicles consistently have the lowest carbon footp…

Electric car batteries last far longer than many think, study shows

One of the most common arguments against electric cars, especially among petrol enthusiasts, is the durability of their batteries. “They won’t last more than a few years,” is a common refrain. But the real data says otherwise. According to an analysis of more than 10,000 electric vehicles, the average annual battery degradation is just 1.8%. In other words, after 20 years of use, an electric vehicle can retain up to 64% of its original range – p…

Another myth busted - EV battery can easily outlast the vehicle itself

One of the most persistent myths about electric cars revolves around the big, expensive battery pack. Skeptics often question the longevity of these high-voltage hearts with a familiar narrative: "You'll be forking over a fortune for a new battery in just a few years." Well, they might be wrong. A growing mountain of real-world data is systematically dismantling this myth, offering a far more optimistic outlook for current and future EV owners. …

Electric vehicle batteries can easily outlive an average gas car in the US' lifespan, study reveals - supercarblondie.com - WiredFocus

Electric vehicle batteries have long been a target for skeptics who claim they won’t last more than a few years. Critics often argue that the cost and reliability of battery replacements make EVs a poor long-term investment. But new research shows those fears are largely unfounded. According to a recent study, EV batteries can easily outlast the average gas-powered car on US roads. VISIT SBX CARS – View live supercar auctions powered by Supercar…