Electric vehicles are as safe as, or perhaps safer than, gas-powered vehicles. Despite concerted efforts by some to exaggerate the fire risks associated with electric vehicles, EVs have a lower incidence of fire than gas-powered vehicles. MotorTrend Magazine said it well: “There’s a car fire roughly every five minutes in America. The vast majority ofContinue reading “Electric Vehicles Catch Fire Much Less Often Than Gas-Powered Vehicles.”
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Yes. Electric Vehicles Are as Safe or Safer than Gas-Powered Vehicles.
Electric vehicles are as safe as, or perhaps safer than, gas-powered vehicles. EVs often have a lower center of gravity due to their battery placement, reducing the risk of rollovers in accidents. Additionally, the absence of a bulky internal combustion engine in the front allows for larger crumple zones, potentially improving crash protection. EVs mustContinue reading “Yes. Electric Vehicles Are as Safe or Safer than Gas-Powered Vehicles.”
No. An Increase of Electric Vehicles Entering the Market Won’t Crash the Electric Grid.
The EPA addressed this question well on their Web page “Electric Vehicle Myths” (https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths). Here’s what they said: FACT: Electric vehicles have charging strategies that can prevent overloading the grid, and, in some cases, support grid reliability. It is true that the increasing number of electric vehicles on the road will lead to increased electricityContinue reading “No. An Increase of Electric Vehicles Entering the Market Won’t Crash the Electric Grid.”
No. Electric Vehicle Batteries Don’t Fail Often and Require Replacement.
The EPA addressed this question well: https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths FACT: Electric vehicle battery replacements due to failures are uncommon. Unlike starter batteries used in gasoline vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrain batteries are designed to last the lifetime of the vehicle and recent data shows they have very low failure rates. A recent study of about 15,000 vehicles fromContinue reading “No. Electric Vehicle Batteries Don’t Fail Often and Require Replacement.”
No. Electric Vehicles Are Not Worse for the Environment Than Gas-Powered Cars. They’re Much Cleaner.
This claim often stems from the misconception that EV batteries are highly polluting. While producing EV batteries does require energy, the lifetime emissions of electric vehicles are significantly lower than those of gasoline-powered cars. Studies show that EVs produce 60-70% less greenhouse gas emissions over their lifetime compared to gasoline cars, even when accounting forContinue reading “No. Electric Vehicles Are Not Worse for the Environment Than Gas-Powered Cars. They’re Much Cleaner.”