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RockRaven

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2. Something to consider is that one hybrid uses a fraction of the materials

Reply to iemanja (Original post)

Mon Oct 7, 2024, 12:18 AM

Oct 7

for batteries and electric motors etc that one all-electric vehicle uses.

So one can build several/many hybrids with the same amount of lithium and rare earth's or whatever as one EV.

And which fleet reduces emissions more: X hybrids, or 1 EV plus X-1 internal combustions? The answer I've been told is the hybrids.

I've seen an infographic about this specific to Toyota but I don't want to misquote the numbers which I cannot properly recall. Now maybe that's Toyota marketing propaganda, I dunno. But it seems like something worth considering, or trying to look into if it would assuage your concerns.

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Electric/hybrid cars for low mileage drivers [View all] iemanja Oct 6 OP

We have a Prius and a Leaf Lulu KC Oct 6 #1

That's good to know. iemanja Oct 7 #4

Something to consider is that one hybrid uses a fraction of the materials RockRaven Oct 7 #2

Thanks! Good info. iemanja Oct 7 #6

Recently bought a used 2022 Rav 4 Hybrid. 1WorldHope Oct 7 #3

How long have you had it? iemanja Oct 7 #5

Only a few weeks. We did drive it on the interstate for a day trip 3 hours each way and it was a joy to drive. 1WorldHope Oct 7 #10

We have a 2013 Prius and love it PuppyBismark Oct 7 #7

20/80 Rule Caribbeans Oct 7 #8

Great info! iemanja Oct 7 #9

we have an electric hybrid WhiteTara Oct 7 #11

From a purely environmental perspective, ethical considerations about batteries aside, where you live matters. NNadir Oct 7 #12

It sounds like you don't put in a lot of miles iemanja Oct 7 #13

My round trip to the lab is just about 50 miles; I typically go 3-4 days/week. I also drive on business trips to... NNadir Oct 7 #14

That's a lot then iemanja Oct 7 #15

Not using your car is the best choice environmentally NNadir Oct 7 #16

A couple of points Finishline42 Oct 8 #17

Maybe you can write to the authors of the paper to tell them that Elon Musk's marketing department... NNadir Oct 8 #18

Their study reminds me of this nonsense from 2008... Finishline42 Oct 8 #19

I have cited a scientific paper in a well respected and widely read scientific journal, not tripe from some... NNadir Oct 8 #20

Finally had some time to browse your referenced scientific article... Finishline42 Oct 11 #21

I'm not generally amused when people tell me that their personal experience defines the whole world. The paper,... NNadir Oct 11 #22

Doesn't matter where the electricity is being made Finishline42 Oct 12 #23

Once again, I cited a scientific source from a well respected SCIENTIST. NNadir Oct 12 #24

Brilliant timing... Finishline42 Oct 13 #25

I have a Lexus hybris, so essentially a toyota. Scrivener7 Oct 13 #26

We had a plug-in hybrid and traded it in for an all electric. Love the all electric so much more. Native Oct 13 #27

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