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For most US drivers, electric vehicles offer emissions benefits and cost savings, according to a new study by MIT researchers (news.mit.edu)
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[–] Cort@lemmy.world 9 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

The thing most people miss is that the lifespan rating on most batteries isn't the time until it's completely dead and useless. At 10yrs/100,000mi the battery is usually rated to retain at least 80% of the original capacity. Most testing I've seen shows ~85%+ remaining after that. (So long as it's not an air cooled battery like early Nissan leaf)