EV Cleanliness Skepticism Grows in America

Published: Sep. 25, 2024

Everyone knows that electric vehicles are supposed to be better for the planet than gas cars. That's the driving reason behind a global effort to transition toward batteries. But what about the harms caused by mining for battery minerals? And coal-fired power plants for the electricity to charge the cars? And battery waste? Is it really true that EVs are better? The answer is yes. But Americans are growing less convinced.