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Originally Posted by bimmin
Just because a car runs on electric doesn't mean it is emission free. The creation of electricity is our #1 emissions/pollution source. When you charge an electric car the emissions are put out by the electric company. Though the amount of emissions will be lower than a regular vehicle. The amount of emissions of an electric vehicle will depend on the electricity source. Even if the electricity source is solar it can be argued that its still not emissions free since those solar panels had to be manufactured. BTW, i'm pro electric cars i'm just not sure if its appropriate to call them emissions free.
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Tailpipe emissions.
And yes, everything we do requires energy from something/somewhere, including manufacturing the things that may ultimately help us reduce said emissions (not to mention dependence on finite resources). That's what lower carbon footprints and the sustainability movement are all about. You have to start somewhere.