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The UK is running on empty when it comes to electric vehicle charging points

Dabooka
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Re: Hmm....

Oh not this again.

No one believes the creation and roll out of EVs is 100% 'clean', at least no-one with a modicum of knowledge.

However the benefits speak for themselves in other ways often overlooked; far fewer moving parts, significantly less servicing, noise, cleaner air at point if use, disposable of waste is easier to maintain and manage... it really isn't a simple black and white analogy.

Yes there are new problems to fathom out, many of which you highlight especially the environmental impact of those elements. However in time they will be extricated and recycled effectively and efficiently. The issue of self servicing and right to repair (although that's increasingly a problem now anyway).

I cannot wait until we're ready to get our first EV in a year or two, and that's coming form someone who owns 2 petrol cars, a 2500cc V6 and a 2500cc flat 6 turbo. Not efficient at all but both well beyond expected end of life (a '99 and a '56 respectively) and are greener than scrapping for a 'new' car. And a lot more fun to boot.

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