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Agree to Disagree: Does Your Electric Vehicle Help The Planet?

Agree to Disagree: Does Your Electric Vehicle Help The Planet?

with Britta Gross and Jonathan Lesser

Open to Debate

May 20, 202253m 16s

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Show Notes

Tesla vehicle sales are, well … electric. The company posted $5.5 billion in 2021 profits, roughly six times its previous year earnings. Globally, the electric car industry is anything but static, soaring to 7 million units in 2021. EV advocates argue that while the technology and resources aren’t perfect, they are ultimately better for the environment long term as the tech improves. Opponents say the kinds of infrastructure EVs require still require huge investments that would be better suited for more ecologically-friendly mass transit systems. So, does your electric vehicle help the planet? 

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