Well, no you haven’t demonstrated conclusively that an EV in a location with a primarily hydrocarbon based electrical generation system will result in less emissions
You pointed out that the EIA estimates 5 percent losses due to transmission. Selecting the most favourable estimate, and basing your argument around it.
They appear to base it on a high level generation statistic and a volume of nationwide electricity sales.
I read something from Schneider Electric that places losses around 8-15%
https://blog.se.com/energy-managemen...r-line-losses/
Probably on the higher side in Alberta
As far as your ‘don’t believe me, ask the EPA’, I see their graphic which likely reflects a lower HC contribution to the mix than Alberta would have. They are arguing the bigger picture case, not the local case in a high HC electricity mix
We agree that in a low carbon electricity environment, the advantage is pronounced
I can accept that they are around the same order of magnitude in a hydrocarbon heavy mix, but there is still work to be done to demonstrate a material advantage
I don’t actually care all that much, I’ve got a hybrid and like it fine.
Just was responding to the comment about EV owners in Alberta flexing and curious to dig a bit deeper