How does the life cycle analysis of gas and electric cars vary over a 10-year period?

Abstract

This study into the life cycle analysis, or LCA, of cars that run on gas and those that are powered by electricity, explores their impact on the environment over ten years. In doing so, it builds on a vast pool of previous studies, emphasizing the critical role of LCA for comprehending how these types of vehicles affect our planet. By employing a method designed to collect data from a variety of sources, it ensured the strength of the findings; processing and combining this data allowed us to highlight key elements – including emissions harmful to the atmosphere, local weather patterns, how power networks are set up, driving habits, and features specific to different cars. Our results underscore that location matters greatly when considering if electric cars are better for the Earth. This suggests that rules must change depending on the place to work well. Even though our study has its limits, it paves the way for more research into other ways cars can affect the environment and how changes in tech, energy use, and what people want can shape the car industry.In short, our work aims to light the path towards making transportation less harmful to our world by offering insights which - through clear examination and careful discussion - may help those who make laws, those who build cars, and those who buy them make choices that do less harm.