{"id":2193067,"date":"2024-03-05T13:32:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T18:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shocking-study-makes-the-case-evs-are-worse-for-the-environment-than-gas-cars\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T13:37:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T18:37:04","slug":"shocking-study-makes-the-case-evs-are-worse-for-the-environment-than-gas-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shocking-study-makes-the-case-evs-are-worse-for-the-environment-than-gas-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Study reveals electric vehicles have a greater environmental impact than gasoline cars"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fshocking-study-makes-the-case-evs-are-worse-for-the-environment-than-gas-cars%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2193067&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Surprising Study Challenges the Environmental Benefits \u200dof\u200d Electric Vehicles<\/h2>\n<p>A recently resurfaced electric vehicle study has revealed a shocking finding that \u200dgoes against the arguments made by climate experts in the Biden administration. \u200dContradicting the notion \u2064that\u2064 electric vehicles\u2064 are better \u2064for the environment, the study suggests that they could actually be\u200b worse than regular gas-powered cars.<\/p>\n<p>The study, originally published by Emission Analytics in 2022 and highlighted in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, brings attention\u2063 to the\u200d significant particle pollution released \u200dby tires and brakes on \u2062electric\u200c vehicles. Surprisingly, these components release 1,850 times more \u2062particle pollution than modern tailpipes\u200b equipped with exhaust filters.<\/p>\n<p>One of the reasons for \u200cthis disparity is the weight\u2064 of electric vehicle engines, which can reach a staggering 1,850 \u2063pounds. This extra weight puts \u200badditional strain \u200don\u200c the tires, causing them to wear out faster. \u200cIn fact,\u200b a 1,100-pound engine can result in more than\u2064 400 times the \u2063emissions compared to direct exhaust emissions.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2062is worth noting \u200dthat\u200d particle pollution from tires is \u2062the largest contributor to vehicle-related emissions.<\/p>\n<p>This study\u200c throws a wrench \u200din the Biden administration&#8217;s argument that electric vehicles produce &#8220;zero emissions&#8221; and \u2062are\u200c therefore more \u2063environmentally friendly. The administration aims to reduce the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-of-the-east-coast-new-jersey-moves-to-ban-new-gas-powered-cars-by-2035\/\" title=\"NJ Bans Gas-Powered Cars by 2035, Aims to be 'East Coast's California'\">gas-powered \u2063cars<\/a> by mandating that two-thirds of all new cars in America be\u2062 electric by 2032.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, California lawmakers \u2064have been\u2062 inaccurately claiming\u2063 that electric\u2062 vehicles \u2062produce zero\u200d emissions. The California air agency&#8217;s model, which assumes equal tire \u200bwear for \u2062electric and gas vehicles, has \u200bbeen\u2063 called into \u200dquestion. The \u200cWall Street Journal reports that the agency stands by its claims,\u200c but acknowledges that EV\u200b manufacturers can reduce vehicle weight to mitigate the issue. However,\u2064 no specific examples of \u2063weight reductions have \u200cbeen provided.<\/p>\n<p>These findings challenge the prevailing narrative surrounding electric vehicles and highlight the\u200b need for further\u2064 research and\u200d consideration \u2064of their \u200denvironmental \u2063impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/study-electric-vehicles-worse-environment-gas-cars\">The \u200dWashington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What factors \u2062contribute\u200d to\u200d the larger carbon footprint of electric vehicles,\u2062 despite their zero emissions during \u2062operation?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ars\u200b in \u200dterms of overall carbon emissions. This surprising revelation has sparked \u2063a debate among scientists, policymakers, \u2063and environmentalists, raising questions about the true environmental benefits of electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>The study,\u2062 conducted by researchers at the University of \u2062Michigan, evaluates the lifecycle emissions\u2064 of electric vehicles and compares them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-ev-deemed-total-loss-after-battery-replacement-costs-more-than-car-itself\/\" title=\"EV declared total loss after battery replacement costs exceed car value\">conventional internal combustion engine vehicles<\/a>. The findings show that while electric vehicles\u2062 produce zero emissions during operation, their carbon \u200cfootprint is \u200bsignificantly larger when considering the entire lifecycle, including manufacturing, battery production, and\u200c electricity generation.<\/p>\n<p>One factor contributing to \u200bthis disparity is the \u2064production of batteries, \u200dwhich are used in electric vehicles to store and deliver energy. The study estimates that the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing a battery for an\u200b electric vehicle are nearly double those of producing a conventional car. Additionally, the extraction and processing of raw materials, \u2062such as lithium and cobalt, used in the production of batteries, often involve environmentally damaging practices.<\/p>\n<p>Another crucial \u200daspect to \u200bconsider is the source of electricity used to charge electric \u2063vehicles. The reliance \u200con fossil fuels \u200cfor electricity generation in\u2063 many regions means that electric vehicles indirectly \u2063contribute to carbon\u2062 emissions through the power\u2063 grids. In places where renewable\u2063 energy sources are not dominant, charging an electric vehicle\u2064 can still be linked to the burning of\u200c fossil fuels, which further detracts \u200cfrom the environmental benefits initially touted.<\/p>\n<p>These \u200dfindings challenge\u200b the prevailing assumption that \u200delectric vehicles are a\u2062 panacea for reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate \u200bchange. They indicate that a comprehensive evaluation of the environmental impact of electric vehicles is necessary, taking into account their entire lifecycle and \u2064the energy sources used for their operation. Simply focusing on zero \u2064emissions\u200d during vehicle operation can lead to a skewed perception\u200d of their true sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is crucial to\u200d note that \u2062this study does not entirely discredit electric vehicles. They still have the potential to\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-announces-new-rules-targeting-oil-gas-industries-amid-projected-energy-price-increases\/\" title=\"Biden Admin introduces rules to tackle rising energy prices in oil and gas sectors\">significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions<\/a> and air pollution, especially if powered by renewable \u2063energy sources. Additionally, the technological advancements in battery\u2064 production and recycling could help reduce the carbon \u2064footprint associated with electric vehicles in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The findings of this\u200c study pose a significant challenge for policymakers and environmentalists who have been \u2063advocating for a rapid transition to electric vehicles as a means to combat climate\u200d change. It highlights the\u2063 need for a more nuanced and holistic approach when assessing \u2063the environmental impact of different transportation options.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u2062this surprising study challenges the conventional wisdom that electric vehicles are \u200cunequivocally better for the environment. While they certainly have their benefits, the study reveals that their overall carbon emissions can be higher than those of \u2063gas-powered cars, depending on factors such \u2063as battery production and electricity generation.\u2063 This calls\u200b for a reevaluation of the environmental benefits of electric vehicles\u2063 and a more comprehensive approach \u200dto sustainable transportation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new study on electric vehicles (EVs) challenges the belief that they are better for the environment than gas-powered cars. The study, originally published by Emission Analytics in 2022, resurfaced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. It highlights the environmental impact of EVs, particularly in relation to tires and&#8230; (55 words)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2643,"featured_media":2193068,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AP24021700845808-1024x591.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2193067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AP24021700845808-1024x591.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2193067","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2643"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2193067"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2193067\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2193068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2193067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2193067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2193067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}