Despite the absence of gas emissions, electric cars do more harm to the environment than diesel cars, said Christian Schulze, director of the research center of the European division Mazda.
In an interview Automotive News The expert explained that all batteries lose capacity over time and require replacement. Moreover, the greater its initial capacity, the more atmospheric emissions will be at the stages of its production and disposal.
For this reason, Schulze noted, the company did not chase competitors who are striving to produce electric cars with a larger battery to ensure long-distance travel without recharging. New electric crossover Mazda MX-30 received a modest 35.5 kilowatt-hour battery, one charge of which lasts on average 200 kilometers.
According to the expert, carbon emissions from using a small battery MX-30 comparable to diesel hatchback emissions Mazda 3. Most often, batteries with a capacity of 95 kilowatt hours are installed in electric cars, among them Tesla model s and Model X.
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