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How The "Rebound Effect" Could Eat Away At The Green Gains From Electric Vehicles

13 Sep 2024 | Abstracted from The Conversation

"About 85% of transport emissions in Australia come from road vehicles burning fossil fuels...the rebound effect...phenomenon where energy-efficiency gains, such as those from electric vehicles, can lead to an increase in overall use.

"When something becomes more efficient, cheaper or easier to use, people tend to use more of it...A study from Stockholm, Sweden, during early stages of electric vehicle adoption found drivers made more trips."



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