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If more EVs = more coal usage, surely that doesn't mean we have less emissions, does it?
You are assuming that there will be a 1 to 1 replacement.
Not every EV is going to displace a ICE vehicle.
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Why can't we replace almost all ICE vehicles with BEVs? This is not going to happen right away and I don't think in 10 years either. For one there are simply too many ICE cars on the road that are still usable people are not going to junk them just for the sake of it. I'm sure the various governments are going to try and bribe people to get rid of their petrol cars something I am very much against.
Let's project forward and imagine where the BEV will be in 2030. Much better range, cheaper, faster charging. At that point there will be no reason to own an ICE car outside of nostalgia, enjoyment that kind of thing.
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more coal usage, surely that doesn't mean we have less emissions, does it?
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100% yes it does. The total emissions, well to wheel, of a BEV powered by coal is still better than the average ICE car. When you factor in cleaner energy generation the ICE car looks absolutely horrible in comparison.
I think the only major challenge will be recycling batteries, it is feasible (and cost effective) but that doesn't mean it will happen. We still mine all kinds of raw materials and toss away perfectly good ones.