I read an interesting article on the stupidity of anyone who thinks solar/electric cars are a current solution or even part of the solution
Solar panels don't work at night.
Or on cloudy rainy snowy days
The panels are mostly made in China using massive coal plants.
The amount of co2 it takes to make one is far more than they save in use
Their peak efficiency is 3_4 hrs a day and that degrades every year of use.
They have a lifespan of up to 25 years. What will be done with the millions and millions of used panels with their toxic chemicals
Panels toxic chemicals leach into ground during use.
Electric cars, How much energy does it take to produce a battery?
How long does a battery last? What happens to old batteries.
How much electricity will be needed to charge large numbers at night?
Where is the capacity going to come from to charge all these cars ?
Think of an average apartment/condo complex. Think of how many will drive home from work and plug their cars in.
Of course new technologies will help with time to perfect
But Calif with its' mandate of no gas powered machines including generators after 2024 is a classic example of short sightednness.
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Last edited: Oct 25, 2021