Un doubtably correct. Add in phone, laptop, power tools, etc. batteries it’s a disaster. But I’m to old to care 
So, is that no kids or don’t care about your kids?
The article makes some reasonable points though misses the fact that EVs help air quality even if the electricity ultimately comes from carbon sources since particulate, sulphur and nitrous oxides are more easily dealt with in a large power station than individually in vehicles.
As the world shifts to “renewable” energy and trucking shifts to EVs the CO2 emissions from building EVs should reduce, but I certainly agree that there will be an environmentat impact as long as rare earth mining operations remain “dirty”.
One other problem with EVs is nothing to do with the environment though - at present the electricity to drive an EV 1000 miles costs about £45 (if added to the household electricity bill), of which 5% (£2.25) goes to the government in VAT.
Petrol to drive an average(ish) ICE powered car 1000 miles is about £148 of which £100 goes to the government in duty & VAT
When the majority of vehicles on the road are EVs the government will be losing quite a large revenue stream as things stand and it is likely to want it back - not necessarily by taxing electricity used for charging, but expect the cost of EV ownership to rise sharply in the coming years.
Only one kiddie Paul, she’s the best junior doctor in Australia (though my opinion might be a tad biased). I’ve fought a few battles on principal in my life and in some small way I’ve contributed to change. Particularly in bringing the Irish Catholic Church to book. Someone else will have to take this climate issue on.
The speed of battery evolution is obviously key and of course the cost of vehicle ownership will rise as subsidies decline. Speaking from a completely hypocritical point of view (I have four cars) a significant reduction in the number of vehicles on the road can only be a good thing. That of course may well speed the migration the cities. Which in turn will…
See what mean about being too old - you young things can sort it out.
To a point - “cleaner” battery technology would be useful but what people really want is higher capacity/lower weight to give range which is a completely different issue.
It won’t just be lower subsidies - fuel duty & VAT on fuel net the government about £40 billion in revenue. They might need to recoup that.
of that you can be certain 
I understand all that Paul When I said battery evolution I, of course, meant components and range. Who knows, maybe we’re just in transition and hydrogen fuel cells are the real solution. I know the hybrid I have is a pleasure to drive.
The reduction in fuel taxes will be gradual and IMO only noise level after the looming effects of Covid and Brexit 
If cycling isn’t your thing then what about an electric bike?
Exactly! Besides, I’ve hit some descents at a tad short of 90kmh on my bike, no licence or training needed for that 
(mais ce n’est absolument pas à faire si tu n’as pas du métier ! 
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