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		N1H1L on Jan 9, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: You don't need an EV to cut your carbon emissions ... It's also a win for reducing oil dependency for many nations. Many of the oil producing countries are not always the most savory characters, and energy independence is an important national security goal in itself

JulianMorrison on Jan 9, 2022 [–]

One which can be obtained the good way, or the bad way, yes. EVs will reduce pressure to allow damaging pipelines and shale oil.

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