#86: Electric Cars
English Learning for Curious Minds
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Why Electric Cars Aren't Eco-Friendly
Electric cars are enjoying a new renaissance, and most industry experts agree that the future of personal transport will be electric. However, electric cars are not without their critics, and it's worth spending a moment just to talk through some of the more popular arguments against electric cars. Even if you are saving the environment by driving an electric car, actually producing the thing results in far greater emissions than it would do for a petrol or diesel car. Electric cars need large batteries with rare earth and other precious metals means they're responsible for using up these vital resources.
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