Old Rocks
Diamond Member
Total bullshit. The batteries are recyclable. As we transition to renewable generation, it will cost even less to fuel an EV. If you consider the external costs of ICE's they are far more expensive than EV's. Asthma, and other lung ailments are directly related to the burning of fossil fuel. The environmental degradation from mining coal far exceeds that from mining lithium. Same for mining and refining petroleum.Stupid people only look at the effects of vehicles on the economy and environment via how much it costs to fuel the damned things.
Intelligent people look at the effects of vehicles on the economy and environment via what toxic materials are used, what waste production there is, and how much toxins result in the use and destruction of said vehicles.
Batteries and their production are a hell of a lot worse and more toxic for the environment and economy than burning fuel.