Michael Long
Nov 10, 2023

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"Oh, you didn't mention the rare earth elements needed for batteries, what happens to them when they reach end of life, how EV value drops far more quickly than ICE vehicles, nor anything about infrastructure costs or where the electricity comes from to charge them."

I didn't bring any of those things up because they're typically only brought up by people who either don't understand EVs, or by people with interests in the oil, gas, and coal industries who're attempting to spread misinformation.

Here's a link to an EPA website that refutes most of these assertions, or, if you're more inclined, a link to a Fully Charged episode on YouTube that does likewise.

https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k865qo-6mw

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Michael Long
Michael Long

Written by Michael Long

I write about Apple, Swift, and SwiftUI in particular, and technology in general. I'm also a Lead iOS Engineer at InRhythm, a modern digital consulting firm.

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