How Green Are Electric Vehicles?
Electric cars are labelled as βzero emissionsβ vehicles β but what does that really mean? Jack Stewart puts your questions about EVs to the experts. According to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists, just how green your EV is compared to a petrol or diesel vehicle, depends on how the electricity powering the battery was produced, as well as how cleanly the battery itself was manufactured. Jack also explores what could be a compelling alternative to plugging in β filing up with Hydrogen, and creating nothing but water as exhaust.
Presenter: Jack Stewart
Producer: Rami Tzabar
(Image: Electric cars on charge. Credit: Getty Images)