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Are electric vehicles better for the environment than gas-powered vehicles?
Yes, electric vehicles (EVs) are significantly better for the environment than gas-powered vehicles over their entire lifetime.
While it is true that manufacturing an EV—specifically its battery—produces more emissions initially than manufacturing a gasoline car, EVs quickly make up for this "carbon debt" once they are on the road.
To understand why EVs are the greener choice, it helps to look