I have been without access to the internet .for sometime. Recently, I read a blog on EV also the news about Reva and GM tie up. I was talking to my son about it. Are these really as environment friendly as we make it out to be?
Like my son said, we are exchanging a more efficient fuel(petrol) for a less efficient one(coal in thermal power stations and of course the huge transmission losses of the grid power system).
Then there are the Li batteries...how much Li are we going to need if most autos convert to this technology? and how are we going to dispose /recycle this after the lifeime of the battery? Compare it with existing car batteries ...has anyone got any numbers to this? or are we just joining the fashion?
Are we seriously trying to make affordable solar cars?
Are these EVs a prelim to the solar cars?
We have seen time and again that new tech carries risks. Yet we never fully and scientifically evaluate the risks and then decide the risk is worth taking. We just embrace new technology without a full analysis. Yes given the present problems, EV with all their risks, may be worthwhile, but has anyone done this analysis? any Audit?
This is like GM food and biotech. Are we honestly evaluating all the risks and then deciding that we are willing to pay the price, or are we just assuming all new tech is good tech?
We cannot go on like spoilt brats...this toy broke, so buy me a new toy. We must learn not to break toys.
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