In a concerning series of poor decisions, Switzerland’s Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) decided to bury a study it had ordered and paid $120,000 for, as it confirmed that upgrading an internal combustion engine (ICE) car to an electric vehicle is beneficial for the environment.Back in 2022, SFOE commissioned Infras, a reputable research firm, to answer a straightforward question: When does it make sense, from a climate perspective, to replace a gasoline car with an electric one?
It’s not a bad question.
If you are considering buying a new car, it is better for the environment to opt for an electric one. Countless studies have confirmed this over the years. The degree to which it is more beneficial varies based on how much you drive and if it is charged with renewable energy, but it is significantly better.
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