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Rusty Langdon

Nov 17, 2025

3:48
How are batteries used in electric transport? And do EVs really reduce emissions, even if the electricity is coming from fossil fuels?
3:57
Yeah, that's right.
3:58
Bryce batteries are used in so many different things.
4:01
In electric transport, they provide the energy to make motors and wheels spin.
4:06
And you'll find them in e-scooters.
4:09
e-bicycles, e-skateboards, or in your electric car, if you're lucky enough to have one.
4:16
And the short answer to your question, Bryce, is yes, electric vehicles do reduce emissions compared to combustion vehicles that use petrol or diesel.
6:31
And that is, are batteries worse for the environment than fossil fuels?

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