They must be built in China for China otherwise those ships are spewing greenhouse gases like L
While Tesla's intent is to do exactly that, I don't see any point in agonizing over how goods are shipped around the globe. Ocean and air transport aren't going to be practical to electrify for a long time, if ever; biofuels may be the way to go once everything else is decarbonized.
Many compromises are required in the quest to transition the world to sustainable energy and transportation. It will take time to decarbonize supply chains, distribution channels, etc. In the meantime, I'm not particularly bothered that Tesla is using diesel trucks to deliver vehicles, gasoline-powered vans for their mobile service teams, conventionally-fueled ships to transport products internationally, etc. Most Tesla vehicles will continue to be charged, at least in part, from electric power plants that use fossil fuels. All of this will change, in time. In the meantime, the greatest good is served by continuing to allow the global economy to function.
Anyone who is at all concerned about climate change should start by taking personal action in accord with available finances, including:
- Use the most efficient means of transportation that you can be happy with.
- Install as much rooftop solar as reasonably possible.
- Avoid consuming foods with very high greenhouse gas footprints.
- Use electric heat pumps for heating and cooling.
- Seek to insulate one's home as well as possible.
- Use electric induction for cooking.
Pursuing the above will entail buying products manufactured all around the world. Do it anyway, as you'll still come out way ahead.
