Study by IIT Kanpur Suggests Electric Cars Pose Greater Environmental Impact Compared to Conventional and Hybrid Vehicles

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IIT Kanpur Study Challenges Notion of Electric Vehicles Being Environmentally Friendly


In a recent study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, findings have emerged challenging the commonly held belief that electric vehicles (EVs) are more environmentally friendly than hybrid and conventional internal combustion engine cars.




Contrary to popular perception, the study reveals that Battery Electric Cars (BEVs) may actually be contributing more to greenhouse gas emissions than their counterparts. According to the research conducted at IIT Kanpur's Engine Research Lab, the manufacturing, usage, and disposal processes of electric cars result in the emission of 15 to 50 per cent more greenhouse gases (GHGs) compared to hybrid and conventional engine vehicles.

This revelation sheds new light on the environmental impact of electric vehicles, raising questions about the true sustainability of EVs in the context of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The study's findings suggest a need for further investigation and reevaluation of the environmental benefits of electric cars in comparison to traditional automotive technologies.

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