Fraunhofer Institute Picks up E-Car Myths: "Even Today, an Electric Car Can Be Cheaper than a burner."

How environmentally friendly are electricity generators, how long do the batteries last and pay for it as a user? For a long time, there were conflicting answers. However, a large overview study now comes to clear statements.

How environmentally friendly are electricity generators, how long do the batteries last and pay for it as a user? For a long time, there were conflicting answers. However, a large overview study now comes to clear statements.

Electric cars are not only better for the environment, but often also for the wallets of their users. This conclusion was reached by researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI) in Karlsruhe, who analyzed more than 70 studies and other scientific sources, writes the DPA agency. The ISI last published such a study in 2020. “A lot has happened since then, especially when it comes to batteries,” said study aut…

How are electromobility and batteries for electric cars evolving? What is the environmental impact of electric cars? What have changed in terms of range, what happens to old batteries, and how high is the fire risk? The Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI addresses these and many other questions along the entire battery value chain in its current policy brief, "Batteries for Electric Cars – Fact Check and Need for Action…

If the price of cars (electric or not) has risen sharply, it is not only because of environmental regulations. In fact, the reason would be more to look for manufacturers, who sought to maximize their margins. [Read more] Want to join a community of enthusiasts? Our Discord welcomes you, it is a place of mutual support and passion around tech.

The article Electric cars now cheaper and more environmentally friendly than burners by Maria Gramsch first appeared on BASIC thinking. About our newsletter you stay up to date. The popularity of electric cars has increased steadily in the past years. Meanwhile they are even cheaper and less polluting than conventional burners, as a new meta study shows. Electric cars are becoming increasingly important in Germany. Only five years ago they accou…