[andlier]

I'm a bit tired of all these CO2 comparisons regarding electric vehicles. If we put the CO2 emissions aside, there are so many other benefits moving to EV's. Especially reduced local pollution in cities such as NOx, VOC and particulate emissions. Even if we just look at noise and easy maintenance, electric cars are clear winners. All this focus on CO2 just leads to a lot of inaccurate napkin calculations on one part of the issue, taking focus away from the bigger picture.

That being said, for cities, cars in general are problematic since the consume so much space. I'd say electric bicycles and public transportation is the way to go for cities.

[wohlergehen]

As an added bonus, the big coal exporting countries tend to be relatively more democratic than the big oil exporting countries.

I.e. electrical power is already relatively cleaner by not supporting horrible regimes (cf. Saudi Arabia or Nigeria).

[eeZah7Ux]

This false dichotomy between electric and internal combustion engine supports the narrative that cars are OK after all and can be made sustainable.

No, modern cities desperately need good public transportation.

[toyg]

> so many other benefits moving to EV's.

Not feeling forced to participate in Middle East shenanigans is a major one from my point of view.