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Hi all, As title says, I’d like to know if in your opinion electric vehicles are truly a sustainable solution that fits within the solarpunk vision (given the fact that a community exists here). I work in an urban agriculture association and spend time with engaged and activist people, and it's pretty much accepted there that EVs are a big scam. What do you think and would you have any recommendations for me to form my own opinion on this topic, which I consider particularly important? Thank you!

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[-] SlopppyEngineer@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

The car itself is heavy, so it obviously requires a lot more energy to move itself then say a bicycle.

It would help a lot if there are strict weight restrictions on cars and lower speed limits. Small cars, or also quadricycles, are much more energy efficient in construction and use. These already exist but get selling SUVs is more profitable.

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