[–] BentAxel 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Here's the thing. Unless you eliminate plastic, wax, fertilizer well here's a list, you're going to mine oil anyway. The byproducts of batteries do not have other purposes and actually use volatile chemicals in the processing as well as dangerous mining practices. I wouldnt have said it if this argument hadn't been brought up a dozen times and won. Electric motors are brilliant.
So take this with you: I'm not knocking them and without this type of development we wouldnt be were we are today. But; the truth of it is, The Prius, is one of the most filthiest vehicles on the road second to the full blown electric vehicles TODAY. tomorrow, could be different.
[–] BentAxel 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The batteries used in Electric Cars, Cell phones etc all are made and built and used. And yes you bring up a good point. The reality is, the nickel and cobalt used in autos are not used to the extent they are in say, flashlights, or your drill motor.
This is why I reiterated and stressed. TODAY, tomorrow could be different.
[–] didntsayeeeee ago
Someone do some math already!