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.”
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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.”
Mandating New Fire Suppression Systems or Regulations May Make Energy Storage Projects Less Safe
On their website, EnergyStorage.org, American Clean Power addresses this claim: Regulations that aren’t vetted by organizations like the National Fire Protection Association or are inconsistent with the International Fire Code may make projects less safe. Established national and international codes and standards already require BESS to incorporate the appropriate safety features to contain any potentialContinue reading “Mandating New Fire Suppression Systems or Regulations May Make Energy Storage Projects Less Safe”
Emissions from Battery Fires Do NOT Pose a Risk to Surrounding Communities
On their website, EnergyStorage.org, American Clean Power addresses this claim: Past incidents demonstrate that fires are contained within the facility, and air quality inneighboring areas remains at safe levels. Laboratory testing of emissions from Li-ion cells in thermal runaway shows that emissions are similar to those found in plastics fires. (DNV-GL, Considerations for ESS FireContinue reading “Emissions from Battery Fires Do NOT Pose a Risk to Surrounding Communities”
FACT: No Deaths Have Resulted from Energy Storage Facilities in the United States
Some people claim that E-bike and e-scooter fires have resulted in death so large batteries for energy storage may be even more deadly. On their website, EnergyStorage.org, American Clean Power addresses this claim. The truth is that no deaths have resulted from energy storage facilities in the United States. Battery energy storage facilities are veryContinue reading “FACT: No Deaths Have Resulted from Energy Storage Facilities in the United States”
No. Larger Battery Energy Storage Systems Do Not Increase the Likelihood of Fires
On their website, EnergyStorage.org, American Clean Power addresses this claim. The truth is that battery cell failure rates are extremely low, and safety features in today’s designs further reduce the probability of fires. One estimate from 2012 quotes a failure rate ranging from 1 in 10 million to 1 in 40 million cells (Vehicle BatteryContinue reading “No. Larger Battery Energy Storage Systems Do Not Increase the Likelihood of Fires”
No. Energy Storage Fires Are Not Increasing
On their website, EnergyStorage.org, American Clean Power addresses this claim. The truth is that energy storage battery fires are decreasing as a percentage of deployments. Between 2017 and 2022, U.S. energy storage deployments increased by more than 18 times, from 645 MWh to 12,191 MWh1, while worldwide safety events over the same period increased byContinue reading “No. Energy Storage Fires Are Not Increasing”
Reliance on Renewable Energy Did NOT Cause the Texas Blackouts.
In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri impacted the Texas electric grid and power systems leading to catastrophic failures including multi-day blackouts and the tragic loss of human lives. Renewable opponents supporting Texas vast oil and gas industries seized the opportunity to blame renewables and promote fossil fuels, despite the fact that failures in the gasContinue reading “Reliance on Renewable Energy Did NOT Cause the Texas Blackouts.”
Won’t Solar Projects Reduce Agricultural Production, Hurting Farmers and Rural Communities?
Researchers at Columbia University Law School Addressed this well in their paper: “Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles“. Here’s what they had to say: Ambitious solar deployment would utilize a relatively small percentage of U.S. land when compared to the land currently being used for agriculture. The Department of Energy estimatedContinue reading “Won’t Solar Projects Reduce Agricultural Production, Hurting Farmers and Rural Communities?”
Don’t the Emissions from Manufacturing and Installing Solar Panels Negate Their Environmental Benefits?
Researchers at Columbia University Law School Addressed this well in their paper: “Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles“. Here’s what they had to say: There is overwhelming evidence that the lifecycle emissions of solar energy are far lower than those of all fossil fuel sources, including natural gas. On average, itContinue reading “Don’t the Emissions from Manufacturing and Installing Solar Panels Negate Their Environmental Benefits?”