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EV mythbusters

A series of articles that explores the myths, the realities and the grey areas surrounding electric vehicles

25 March 2024

  • EVs are too heavy

    Are electric cars too heavy for roads, bridges and car parks?

    In part eight of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we examine whether they will break our infrastructure

26 February 2024

  • Electric car and pile of tyres illustration

    Do electric cars have an air pollution problem?

    In part seven of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we look at claims friction on brakes and tyres will affect air quality

13 February 2024

  • Hydrogen graphic

    Will hydrogen overtake batteries in the race for zero-emission cars?

    In part six of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we weigh up what will be the power of the future

23 December 2023

  • Do electric cars really produce fewer carbon emissions than petrol or diesel vehicles?

    Do electric cars really produce fewer carbon emissions than petrol or diesel vehicles?

    In part five of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we assess the greenwashing claims

16 December 2023

  • Are electric cars too expensive to tempt motorists away from petrol and diesel vehicles?

    Are electric cars too expensive to tempt motorists away from petrol and diesel vehicles?

    In part four of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we weigh up the issue of costs

9 December 2023

  • Is it right to be worried about getting stranded in an electric car?

    Is it right to be worried about getting stranded in an electric car?

    In part three of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we look at range anxiety and concerns about the charging network

1 December 2023

  • How problematic is mineral mining for electric cars?

    How problematic is mineral mining for electric cars?

    In part two of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we weigh up the issues of resource extraction

20 November 2023

  • Do electric cars pose a greater fire risk than petrol or diesel vehicles?

    Do electric cars pose a greater fire risk than petrol or diesel vehicles?

    The first in a series exploring the myths and realities surrounding EVs
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