EVs are 73% cleaner than gas cars – even with battery production

Electrek
By Michelle LewisJul 9, 2025, 5:38 pm279 ptsTop
Battery electric cars sold today in Europe produce 73% less life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than gas cars, even when factoring in production, according to new research from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). That’s a big improvement from 2021, when the gap was 59%. more…

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