For instance, the batteries to run EVs require several natural minerals such as Nickel, Lithium, Cobalt, Copper and Rare Earth metals (Neodymium and Dysprosium). The mining of these minerals - be it through drilling or removing the top soil and creating a leaching pond - result in toxic waste left behind as collateral damage. Efforts to extend time between charges has also make EVs heavier, meaning they require more energy to run.
Ultimately, our hope that EVs are the easy solution to combat climate change must shift to a reality that pairs EVs with other sustainability efforts. In the end, moving the needle on climate change requires behavioral change away from single occupancy vehicles and toward shared use mobility for at least part of journeys.
What drives car use over transit?
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