@Moonie posted:We are told to change from petrol/diesel to electric cars to help stop pollution. Electricity is generated by gas/coal/oil/nuclear power stations. Go figure.
Elon Musk explained that burning of fossil fuels in cars is very inefficient as most is lost through heat. Whereas in a power station they can use fossil fuels much more efficiently and produce cheaper/cleaner electric.
I still think going all electric for literally everything is a huge mistake