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EV
EVs typically have better acceleration than their ICE counterparts due to electric motors ability to provide instant torqueEVs typically have better acceleration than their ICE counterparts due to electric motors ability to provide instant torque
  • EVs are slower than gas cars
  • EVs typically have better acceleration than their ICE counterparts due to electric motors ability to provide instant torque
EV
EVs usually emit less CO2 than gas vehicles due to increased efficiency and low carbon electricity from renewable energy sourcesEVs usually emit less CO2 than gas vehicles due to increased efficiency and low carbon electricity from renewable energy sources
  • EVs are worse for the climate than gas cars because of power plant emissions
  • EVs usually emit less CO2 than gas vehicles due to increased efficiency and low carbon electricity from renewable energy sources
Appliances
Electric induction cook tops can boil water up to 50% faster than gas stovesElectric induction cook tops can boil water up to 50% faster than gas stoves
  • Electric stoves are less powerful and cook slower than gas stoves
  • Electric induction cook tops can boil water up to 50% faster than gas stoves
Appliances
Electric induction stoves have an efficiency of over 85% compared to gas stoves that have an efficiency of around 50%Electric induction stoves have an efficiency of over 85% compared to gas stoves that have an efficiency of around 50%
  • Electric stoves are less energy-efficent than gas stoves
  • Electric induction stoves have an efficiency of over 85% compared to gas stoves that have an efficiency of around 50%
Appliances
Electric induction stoves have built in safety features such as only producing heat when in contract with cookwareElectric induction stoves have built in safety features such as only producing heat when in contract with cookware
  • Electric stoves are unsafe and increase the risk of electrical fires
  • Electric induction stoves have built in safety features such as only producing heat when in contract with cookware
Appliances
Electric stoves are much more efficient than gas stoves, and can operate at similar or lower cost than their gas counterpartsElectric stoves are much more efficient than gas stoves, and can operate at similar or lower cost than their gas counterparts
  • Electric stoves are more expensive to operate than gas stoves
  • Electric stoves are much more efficient than gas stoves, and can operate at similar or lower cost than their gas counterparts
Solar
Electromagnetic fields generated by solar fields are about the same strength as common household appliances and are not harmful to human healthElectromagnetic fields generated by solar fields are about the same strength as common household appliances and are not harmful to human health
  • Electromagnetic fields generated from solar farms represent health risk
  • Electromagnetic fields generated by solar fields are about the same strength as common household appliances and are not harmful to human health
Geothermal
Geothermal systems can be utilized in a wide range of geologies and are not limited to volcanically active areasGeothermal systems can be utilized in a wide range of geologies and are not limited to volcanically active areas
  • Geothermal systems are only viable in certain areas with volcanic activity or hot springs
  • Geothermal systems can be utilized in a wide range of geologies and are not limited to volcanically active areas
Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are typically between two to four times more efficient than traditional natural gas heatingHeat pumps are typically between two to four times more efficient than traditional natural gas heating
  • Heat pumps are less efficient than traditional gas furnaces
  • Heat pumps are typically between two to four times more efficient than traditional natural gas heating
Heat Pumps
Heat pumps can offer more efficient heating than traditional gas systems, and in the correct climates, can result in substantial cost savingsHeat pumps can offer more efficient heating than traditional gas systems, and in the correct climates, can result in substantial cost savings
  • Installing a heat pump is too expensive and not worth the investment
  • Heat pumps can offer more efficient heating than traditional gas systems, and in the correct climates, can result in substantial cost savings
Hydro
Hydropower is the worlds largest source of low-carbon electricityHydropower is the worlds largest source of low-carbon electricity
  • Renewable energy is all about wind and solar
  • Hydropower is the worlds largest source of low-carbon electricity
Hydro
Hydropower produces far less greenhouse gas emissions over its life compared to fossil based generation like natural gas and coalHydropower produces far less greenhouse gas emissions over its life compared to fossil based generation like natural gas and coal
  • Hydropower produces a lot of greenhouse gas emissions
  • Hydropower produces far less greenhouse gas emissions over its life compared to fossil based generation like natural gas and coal
Wind
Lighting is required by the FAA but the wind industry is actively working with the FAA to mitigate these visual impactsLighting is required by the FAA but the wind industry is actively working with the FAA to mitigate these visual impacts
  • Wind turbine lighting negatively impacts community well-being and local aesthetics
  • Lighting is required by the FAA but the wind industry is actively working with the FAA to mitigate these visual impacts
EV
Battery Storage
Many manufacturers offer an 8-year/100,000 mile warranty on EV batteries, and some studies suggest they can last as long as 15 yearsMany manufacturers offer an 8-year/100,000 mile warranty on EV batteries, and some studies suggest they can last as long as 15 years
  • EV batteries are unreliable and need to be replaced every few years
  • Many manufacturers offer an 8-year/100,000 mile warranty on EV batteries, and some studies suggest they can last as long as 15 years
Heat Pumps
Modern heat pumps are designed to work effectively down to 5F, with some manufacturers claiming effective operation below 0FModern heat pumps are designed to work effectively down to 5F, with some manufacturers claiming effective operation below 0F
  • Heat pumps don't work in cold climates
  • Modern heat pumps are designed to work effectively down to 5F, with some manufacturers claiming effective operation below 0F

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