Electric cars cannot save the world from climate change

Enthusiasts who hope to mitigate climate change with electric cars may be disappointed by the new Global Electric Vehicles Outlook report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Photo: Renault PRESSE
Photo: Renault PRESSE
Keld Louie Pedersen

The number of electric and rechargeable hybrid cars in the world increased by 54 percent in 2017 relative to 2016. In terms of percentage, that is a quite impressive growth, however a closer look at the figures tells a different story.

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