A 2022 resurfaced study found that electric vehicles emit 1850 times more emissions compared to diesel vehicles, causing battery powered cars to be worse for the environment.
Released by Emissions Analytics, the study was resurfaced through Wall Street Journal, relating to US President Joe Biden’s review of California’s 2035 deadline before a ban on the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles kicks in.
The study found that the majority of vehicle pollution does not come from exhaust pipes, as many assume, but is related to tire wear. Tires are typically made with synthetic rubber and toxic materials, which can release into the atmosphere when in use.
After driving both battery and gas powered vehicles 1000 miles, researchers found that particles collected behind the heavier car were greater due to the increased pressure.
Electric vehicles weigh roughly 30% more than gas powered vehicles.
Shockingly, researchers concluded that electric vehicles distribute 1,850 times more pollution into the environment than gas-powered cars.
Edmonton’s $82 million on “climate friendly” busses backfire
In other EV news, the City of Edmonton is seeking $82 million in damages from an American vehicle manufacturer after their “climate friendly” electric buses backfired.
After spending $60 million on the buses, and another $20 million on charging stations in 2020, the city now admitted the electric buses have been a complete failure after struggling to maintain battery life, reliability, and durability.
Almost all 60 electric buses purchased are no longer in use, even after spending $200,000 on blankets in an attempt to warm up the batteries during the cold months.
The city claimed the investment would bring huge financial benefits for Edmonton, as the battery powered buses are “30% cheaper” to maintain than diesel buses.
“These buses are obviously going to be fantastic for the environment, but they’re also going to save us money on the operating side of things too,” Councillor Andrew Knack said in 2020.
