EP 51: Greening Auto- Money or the Planet‪?‬ Planet Policy Pals Podcast

The  transportation sector is one of the largest contributors of GHGs and cars alone contribute to 29% of emissions in the US. The issue of renewable transport has plagued humanity longer than you think and the rise of electric vehicle sales may be part of the solution. Tesla, Toyota, Honda… all companies that have been less than honest with marketing tactics regarding environmental impact to varying degrees. Is the EV market plagued by greenwashing?
Source links below:
The History of the Electric Car | Department of Energy 
How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change | Carbon Brief 
Electric Vehicles: Technology Analysis | International Energy Agency 
Tesla 2022 Impact Report
Carbon disclosure rating 
Tesla’s carbon footprint is bigger than the company let on in the past | The Verge 
Nationwide Study of the Electric Vehicle Shopping Experience | Sierra Club 
Best Electric Vehicles of 2023 - Top-Rated EVs | U.S. News
Consumer Reports' top auto picks 2023 | CNBC
Best Electric Vehicles of 2023 | Kelly Blue Book 
Toyota accused of greenwashing in Greenpeace complaint filed to ACCC
EU Commission prepares to crack down on greenwashing with Green Claims law | EEB
South Korea establishing fines for corporate 'greenwashing' | Business & Human Rights Centre