Originally Posted by rec-cyclist
I think people have been expecting the electric car to be the magical answer. When in truth only reduced usage of resources is the answer. I took an environmental science class when I was young and impressionable, and of course the electric vehicle was brought up. I think most people don't think twice about resources, they just assume that some day they'll be driving an electric or hydrogen powered vehicle, but not until "everybody" else does.
And KnhoJ sticky tires, autoxing, you're a car guy. "not that there's anything wrong with it"
And if you're driving an electric car that's been recharged using electricity generated by a coal-burning power plant, it's actually worse for the environment than a car that uses gasoline.