How Green Are Electric Vehicles?
The future is electric but are zero emission vehicles as clean as the manufacturers claim?
CrowdScience · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Electric cars are labelled as ‘zero emissions’ vehicles – but what does that really mean? Jack Stewart puts your questions about EVs to the experts. According to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists, just how green your EV is compared to a petrol or diesel vehicle, depends on how the electricity powering the battery was produced, as well as how cleanly the battery itself was manufactured. Jack also explores what could be a compelling alternative to plugging in – filing up with Hydrogen, and creating nothing but water as exhaust.
Presenter: Jack Stewart Producer: Rami Tzabar
(Image: Electric cars on charge. Credit: Getty Images)