Alt text: three panels with “fossil fuel vehicles” (full of traffic),“electric vehicles” (full of traffic), “walking biking & public transit” (peaceful city with people riding bikes and trams)

  • Serdan@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    While that is all correct, I think it’s worth keeping in mind that a lot of the air pollution and noise is from tires.

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      1 year ago

      …and heavier EV with more torque generate more micros plastics than most cars with combustion engines. In general, biking and public transport are best.

      • gloriousspearfish@feddit.dk
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        1 year ago

        No doubt about that. All I am saying is that just switching to EVs is a great first step. I absolutely hope we start seeing more non-car cities in the future.