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2023-11-23 16:45:39 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 7E15E54C5013665786F06FD592ED527275CB140451CCCA61BF17F0DB6B088423
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Depending on the mix of power sources used by the grid, full EVs can emit more pollution than hybrids. There is also environmental damage involved in mining for materials used by the batteries. https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/electric_emissions.html https://www.greencars.com/greencars-101/environmental-impact-of-ev-batteries#:~:text=Lithium%20extraction%20can%20take%2018,table%20and%20cause%20soil%20contamination.
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