The emissions from the EV are largely because we’ve not yet gotten fossil fuels out of electric generation.

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And what about a normal sized EV?

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Even better of course. Not that there are many on the market in the US; automakers are increasing the size of every model.

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Doubtful. Smaller cars are more aerodynamic and much higher fuel economy.

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The same drop in energy needs applies to the EV too, along with sharply reduced emissions associated with manufacturing it.

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