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ICCT Study Ends Debate: EVs Drastically Cleaner Than Gasoline Cars

04 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from EVWorld.com

A definitive life-cycle study by the ICCT confirms EVs in Europe are drastically cleaner than gas cars. Even including battery manufacturing, an EV's lifetime emissions are 66-69% lower. The initial "carbon debt" from production is repaid within just 1-2 years of driving. This environmental advantage is set to grow significantly as electricity grids become cleaner, validating pro-EV policies.

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