Climate change by Joe Scott

[Brando]

 

[voyager]

Despite the unmistakable fact that Tesla owners feel good about themselves driving a zero-emission car.... the environment and Climate Change (with capital letters) do not seem to be their primary concern. As long as most electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels, 'overweight' EVs are part of the problem. Hope I did not offend anyone.

 

[Xminusuno]

This claim that "overweight EVs are part of the problem" requires evidence if you want anyone to believe you. Multiple studies say that your claim is false.

Alternative Fuels Data Center: Emissions from Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles
LowCVP study highlights importance of measuring whole life carbon emissions
Cleaner Cars from Cradle to Grave (2015)

 

[commasign]

Also:

New Data Show Electric Vehicles Continue to Get Cleaner

 

[Brando]

Despite the unmistakable fact that Tesla owners feel good about themselves driving a zero-emission car.... the environment and Climate Change (with capital letters) do not seem to be their primary concern. As long as most electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels, 'overweight' EVs are part of the problem. Hope I did not offend anyone.

Much less of a problem than using gas.
But, you are correct, not using a car best. Walk or bike.

 

[nwdiver]

Despite the unmistakable fact that Tesla owners feel good about themselves driving a zero-emission car.... the environment and Climate Change (with capital letters) do not seem to be their primary concern. As long as most electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels, 'overweight' EVs are part of the problem. Hope I did not offend anyone.

Why would we be offended? I'm sad for you since you appear to lack the ability to learn

Much less of a problem than using gas.
But, you are correct, not using a car best. Walk or bike.

Exactly. EVs aren't the most effective solution but they certainly are not part of the problem.

 

[dhrivnak]

Despite the unmistakable fact that Tesla owners feel good about themselves driving a zero-emission car.... the environment and Climate Change (with capital letters) do not seem to be their primary concern. As long as most electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels, 'overweight' EVs are part of the problem. Hope I did not offend anyone.

You might be surprised just how many Tesla owners have taken the next step and power their EV from clean solar. Driving on Sunshine

 

[Merrill]

Despite the unmistakable fact that Tesla owners feel good about themselves driving a zero-emission car.... the environment and Climate Change (with capital letters) do not seem to be their primary concern. As long as most electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels, 'overweight' EVs are part of the problem. Hope I did not offend anyone.

That is why you have solar besides saving money you drive on the sun, there is no perfect solution but every little bit helps.

 

[voyager]

Yep, EVs (no matter the bulk) and renewable energy is the solution of course...

That is why you have solar besides saving money you drive on the sun, there is no perfect solution but every little bit helps.