How Green Are Electric Vehicles?
CrowdScience
BBC
4.8 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 1 June 2018
⏱️ 29 minutes
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Summary
Electric cars are labelled as ‘zero emissions’ vehicles – 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 – 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)
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| 0:08.0 | For the last 20 years I've dedicated my career to exploring the science of living a happier more meaningful life and I want |
| 0:14.4 | to share that science with you. |
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| 0:30.3 | Hello this is Crowd Science from the BBC, the show driven by your questions about life, Earth, or the universe. |
| 0:41.0 | We take them to the experts and we try to get you some answers. |
| 0:45.7 | If you're a new listener, welcome to the party. |
| 0:47.8 | There are over 80 episodes in the crowd science playlist. |
| 0:50.8 | We've covered everything from what lies outside the universe to what lies within your household dust. |
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| 0:59.1 | This show couldn't exist without you, so keep your questions and comments coming in to crowd science at |
| 1:04.3 | BBC.co. UK. I'm Jack Stewart I write about the future of transport for Wired |
| 1:10.2 | magazine and for one episode last year I took presenter Marnie Chesterton on a bit of a road trip in my home, Los Angeles, California, a land of course of sun, celebrities, faddy diets, and futuristic vehicles. |
| 1:25.0 | Here's a little reminder. |
| 1:27.0 | Jack, hello! |
| 1:30.0 | Hi, welcome to Los Angeles. |
| 1:33.0 | Slightly sweaty hug. |
| 1:34.4 | It's rather warm here, it really is. |
| 1:37.0 | But at least you're at this nice little airport, |
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