{"id":2193244,"date":"2024-03-05T16:35:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T21:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/study-claims-evs-release-more-toxic-emissions-are-worse-for-environment-than-gas-powered-vehicles\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T16:36:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T21:36:38","slug":"study-claims-evs-release-more-toxic-emissions-are-worse-for-environment-than-gas-powered-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/study-claims-evs-release-more-toxic-emissions-are-worse-for-environment-than-gas-powered-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"Study suggests electric vehicles (EVs) emit more toxins, pose greater environmental harm than gas-powered 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\">30<\/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%2Fstudy-claims-evs-release-more-toxic-emissions-are-worse-for-environment-than-gas-powered-vehicles%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=2193244&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--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Sean Gallup\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s James\u2062 Meyers<\/h2>\n<h3>1:24 PM -Tuesday, March 5, 2024<\/h3>\n<p>A \u2063groundbreaking study \u200creveals that electric vehicles (EV) may not be as environmentally\u2063 friendly as previously thought. In fact, they release more \u2062toxic emissions into \u200dthe atmosphere compared to gas-powered vehicles.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The study, \u200boriginally published in 2022 by Emission Analytics, gained significant attention after being \u200dfeatured in a thought-provoking op-ed in the Wall\u2063 Street Journal.<\/p>\n<p>According to the study, EV brakes and tires \u2063release &#8220;1,850 times more particles of pollution&#8221; compared\u2063 to modern tailpipes in \u200dgas-powered vehicles. \u2064This is due to the fact that EVs\u2064 are\u200c on average 30% heavier, causing increased\u2062 wear and\u2064 tear on\u2064 brakes and tires.<\/p>\n<p>Surprisingly, the study \u2063found \u200cthat tire wear emissions from just half a metric ton of EV battery weight \u200care over 400 times greater than direct\u2062 exhaust particulate emissions. Considering that the \u200caverage \u2064EV battery weighs close\u200c to\u2064 1,000\u200b pounds, this is a concerning revelation.<\/p>\n<p>These particle\u2062 emissions can have severe health consequences,\u200b including heart disease,\u200d lung disease, \u200basthma, and even hospitalization in extreme cases.<\/p>\n<p>These findings raise doubts \u200babout the practicality of \u200cthe Biden administration&#8217;s EV mandates, which aim to make two-thirds of new cars in America fully-electric by 2032. California&#8217;s \u2063plan to ban all\u2064 gas vehicles by 2035 is also called into question.<\/p>\n<p>Nick Molden, the \u2063founder and\u200c CEO of Emissions Analytics, highlights that increased exposure \u2064to these \u2064toxins \u2062can also harm wildlife. He warns that &#8220;a lot of it [chemicals] goes \u2062into the soil and water, affecting animals and fish. And we then go and eat \u200dthe animals and fish, so we are ingesting tire pollution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Molden suggests that the best solution is to &#8220;change the recipe&#8221; and reduce the number \u2062of toxic chemicals in tires, offering a win-win situation for both the\u200d environment and human health.<\/p>\n<p>As a response to these findings, the Environmental Protection Agency plans to increase emission standards starting in 2027, forcing automakers to \u200csell even\u200d fewer gas-powered vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Stay \u2063informed! 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The extraction and processing of \u2064raw materials,\u200b such as lithium and cobalt, required for the production of EV batteries result in high levels of carbon emissions and environmental \u2064degradation. Additionally, the disposal of used batteries raises concerns about proper \u2062waste management and potential environmental contamination.<\/p>\n<p>These findings emphasize the need for a comprehensive examination of the environmental impact of different\u200d transportation options. While EVs offer the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and \u2063dependence on fossil fuels, the study reveals that they are not a panacea for environmental issues.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to consider \u2062the complete life \u2063cycle of vehicles, \u200dfrom production to disposal, and the associated\u200c environmental consequences. Policies and regulations regarding the promotion and adoption of \u200bEVs should take into account these findings and aim \u2062for a balanced approach that considers the overall \u2063sustainability of \u2062transportation.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, further research and investment are \u2062needed to develop and implement \u200ctechnologies that can mitigate the\u2064 emissions and environmental impact of EVs. This includes advancements in battery technology, recycling methods, and sustainable sourcing of raw materials.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the groundbreaking study raises questions about the environmental friendliness of electric vehicles. While they offer certain benefits, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions, their\u2062 contribution to other forms of pollution \u2062and the overall impact of \u2063their life\u2062 cycle should be carefully considered. It is \u200ccrucial for policymakers, manufacturers, and consumers to make informed \u200bdecisions\u200b that prioritize\u200d sustainability and \u200dminimize the negative environmental consequences associated with transportation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-4\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-4'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>  <\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent study by Emission Analytics suggests that electric vehicles (EV) emit more toxic emissions and are more harmful to the environment compared to gas-powered vehicles. 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