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Fixing EVs' Ecological And Social Problems Needs Circularity And Transport Redesign

06 Nov 2024 | Abstracted from Mongabay

"While fully electric vehicles don’t emit carbon during their use, they still have environmental and human rights impacts all along their supply chain... Experts say this entire auto supply chain needs an overhaul.

"...public transport, biking, walking need to be part of the discussion when we’re talking about transport. It can’t be just about cars, and any conversation that is just about cars or vehicles is too narrow at solving a problem."

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