How Green Are Electric Vehicles?

Published: June 1, 2018, 7:45 p.m.

Electric cars are labelled as \u2018zero emissions\u2019 vehicles \u2013 but what does that really mean? Jack Stewart puts your questions about EVs to the experts. According to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists, just how green your EV is compared to a petrol or diesel vehicle, depends on how the electricity powering the battery was produced, as well as how cleanly the battery itself was manufactured. Jack also explores what could be a compelling alternative to plugging in \u2013 filing up with Hydrogen, and creating nothing but water as exhaust.

Presenter: Jack Stewart\nProducer: Rami Tzabar

(Image: Electric cars on charge. Credit: Getty Images)