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Since synthetic fuels are zero emissions, why would they ever need to be replaced by EVs? A better question is why we need to bother with electrification at all
by Hypx 5y ago
Since synthetic fuels are zero emissions, why would they ever need to be replaced by EVs? A better question is why we need to bother with electrification at all if there are alternative paths to zero emissions?
- fogihujy 5y agoThey still pollute, even if they're carbon neutral. Particle emissions won't go away.
- Hypx 5y agoParticulate emissions can come from the tires. EVs aren't magic on this form of pollution. Plus, you can have particulate filters on the engine exhaust, reducing this greatly.
- fogihujy 5y agoI wouldn't be surprised if ICE's powered by biofuel/synthetic fuel could be competitive with electic veichles given enough time to improve the technology. Most likely we are going to see some of that development as EV's simply cannot fill all the niches yet.
- Hypx 5y agoThe most ironic result would be ICE powered vehicles outlasting EVs. They could be the vinyl records of transportation.