[p1necone]

It's still a decent improvement if they are - one big coal plant running at relatively constant speed is much more efficient than an equivalent number of individual petrol engines in cars afaik.

[maliker]

More energy efficient, yes. But resulting more CO2 and SOx and NOx emissions even with scrubbers.

[moongarammasala]

That really isn't true anymore - EVs are still greener than any petrol car for 75% of the US population, and that will go up! https://blog.ucsusa.org/dave-reichmuth/new-data-show-electri...

[maliker]

For the current generation mix, which is a lot of natural gas and some renewables, you’re right. And I agree the mix will get greener.

[p1necone]

Ah I wasn't aware of that. Emissions are definitely the primary concern, at least for me.