The Electric Car Debate: Are They Really Cleaner than Gas-Powered Cars?

The Electric Car Debate: Are They Really Cleaner than Gas-Powered Cars?

As the “electric car” fever becomes more widespread around the world, many people forget that they are “not innocent” of causing emissions. In its work, it relies on large “lithium-ion batteries” that require a lot of mining and manufacturing, and extracting the minerals involved in their manufacture, including lithium, cobalt, and nickel, and heating them … Read more

Defective Lithium Batteries in Electric Vehicles Cause 18 Accidents in New York City in 2024

Defective Lithium Batteries in Electric Vehicles Cause 18 Accidents in New York City in 2024

Las defective lithium batteriesused by electric vehicles such as bicycles and “scooter” type motorcycles, have become a major safety problem in the Big Apple, which so far in 2024 alone have already been responsible for 18 accidents, so City authorities are redoubling actions to avoid new tragedies. Last year there were total of 267 fires, … Read more