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Robert Dean

Tesla EV charged with diesel generator still cleaner than conventional car

February 14, 2018 by Robert Dean 4 Comments

Critics argue EVs charged with fossil fuelled electricity are as dirty, if not dirtier than conventional ICE cars. We put that to the test.

Filed Under: Electric Vehicles

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