Post #2868609
2025-04-29 17:55 UTC
@einonm@mastodon.social I would guess that stat is heavily influenced by the enormous energy cost involved in producing batteries for EVs
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@einonm@mastodon.social 2025-04-29 18:16
@simon@fedi.simonwillison.net it also highlights that buying a new EV isn't necessarily good for the environment. More consumerism is rarely the answer.
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@einonm@mastodon.social 2025-04-29 19:09
@simon@fedi.simonwillison.net I'm also going to add that the author looks to be very much involved with the billionaire type through the 'Effective Altruism' philosophy, that doesn't look great for his credibility in pushing these arguments.