Also EVs are MUCH heavier than gas cars of the same "kind" (sedan, suv, etc) which destroys roads faster, which leads to more microplastics in the water and more resources needed for road upkeep (& more gas consumption in repairs).
Better and accessible transit/infrastructure is key for survival
Vita Ayala
Always remember that EVs might be slightly better than gas powered cars, but that at its most basic, a city made for EVs is still a city made for cars. We need to shift to #PlacesForPeople not parking; roll/walkable places connected by transit: experience a city, don’t just drive thru it.
“Electrification has been touted as a silver bullet: an easy solution that alleviates the GHG burden from car owners worldwide. This isn’t the case. Extensive vehicle electrification only lowers emissions by a portion of what’s needed.” Via @wrirosscities.bsky.social
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