EV myth: “EVs are worse for the environment”
Rick Johnson, director of sustainability at Entergy, joins to debunk the misconception that EVs are bad for the environment. We share insight on electric vehicles’ full life cycle analysis, battery technology, EV longevity, and efforts to bring battery manufacturing and recycling domestically.
Mentioned in this episode:
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Connect with the guest:
Rick Johnson on LinkedIn – / rick-johnson-4415482
Rick Johnson on YouTube – / @rickjohnson2099
Considering switching to electric:
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Important sections of the conversation:
0:00 – Intro
1:50 – What is climate change?
4:03 – Environmental impacts of cars that burn fossil fuels
5:05 – Are EVs carbon neutral?
6:08 – What are EV batteries made of?
7:20 – How are EVs environmentally friendly?
8:59 – End-of-life emissions
9:36 – Advancements with EV batteries
10:34 – EV battery life
14:30 – Are EVs better for the environment than gas powered cars?
12:36 – How are electric cars powered?
17:56 – True or false?
20:09 – On the fence about EVs?