That's an interesting idea. I look at the problem of reducing human carbon footprint, and I think the real, meaningfully impactful solution(s) are much more likely going to come from things that directly address cleaning carbon out of the atmosphere rather than measures like EVs.And now an engine that eats its own carbon:
Toyota Built An Engine That Can Capture Carbon From The Air
Toyota is testing a new technology that allows engines to filter carbon dioxide from the air, but it's far from being used in production cars.www.motor1.com
Like planting huge numbers of oak trees. But, eventually, also from inventions such as the one in the article.
Which isn't to say EVs aren't a good idea. I think they probably area good idea. Just not so much as a means of significantly reducing human carbon production. At least not anytime in the next 50 years.
Unlike some here, I'm also not at all opposed to shifting more and more energy production to renewable sources. Although, again unlike some here, I think being cautious to not dispose of existing energy production facilities too quickly would be wise. We can keep them around, keep them maintained, while shifting reliance away from them over time.
