Episode 10

There are over 3.3 million registered EVs on the road in the United States today, which makes up just over 1% of our country's total light-duty vehicles. Although EVs have been growing in popularity, there are many misconceptions about their range, performance, affordability, and environmental impact. Join me and Jessica Wagner in this episode as we use national data and our personal experiences to debunk the six biggest myths about EVs.

MIT Carbon Counter Tool

EPA Electric Vehicle Myths

Temperature Impacts to Battery Range

Climate Impacts: EV vs ICE

Episode 10

Episode Highlights

  • Lifetime greenhouse gas emissions associated with an EV are 3x lower than those of an ICE vehicle
  • Will the government ban ICE vehicles?
  • Optimal temperature range for battery performance: 55F - 90F
  • Safety concerns: ICE vehicles are 5x more likely to catch fire than EVs
  • Not all EVs are environmentally friendly...

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