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    DOWNSIDES OF OUR SIDE

    SHOULD ALL CARS BE ELECTRICAL?: NO

    CHARGING STATIONS
    - Needing to build gas stations but the process is more complicated. Not just about the stations
    themselves but also upgrading the entire electrical grid, which requires money and resources and
    some of those resources aren’t even renewable and adds on to pollution. Having to build
    charging stations could be complicated to do in rural areas, countries that are still developing and
    aren’t technologically advanced.

    Resources used that aren’t renewable/safe for the environment:


    - Metals such as iron and aluminum are extracted through methods that aren’t ethical for the
    environment and may cause harm to the community and most especially the environment. Mining
    these metals cause physical disturbances to the landscape, soil, water and air contamination, and
    hazards concerning public safety. (accor. American geosciences)

    MATERIALS USED IN MAKING ELECTRIC CARS


    - Electric cars rely heavily on materials like lithium and cobalt in order to make the batteries which
    are mined in ways that harm the environment. So, even though
    electric cars don't produce emissions when you drive them,

    creating them can still mess up the planet.

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    - https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/dec/01/do-electric-cars-have-problem-mining-for-mi
    nerals (How problematic is mineral mining for electric cars?)
    - https://earth.org/lithium-and-cobalt-mining/(The Environmental Impacts of Lithium and
    Cobalt Mining)
    - https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/02/01/south-america-s-lithium-fields-reveal-the-dark-sid
    e-of-our-electric-future (In pictures: South America's 'lithium fields' reveal the dark side
    of our electric future)

    POSSIBLE ARGUMENTS:
    - We can minimize the amount of materials used = if you were to minimize the amount of
    materials used then the EVs being produced would be smaller?? Refer to every job can’t be done
    by EVs para masagot mo

    DOWNSIDES OF BATTERIES
    - Despite being advanced and better than gasoline cars, batteries in electric cars still have issues.
    They can't hold as much energy as we'd like, they wear out over time, and they need materials
    that aren't easy to come by. These things affect how far you can drive, how long it takes to
    charge, and how long the car will last.

    Speed and driving style


    Higher speeds require more energy, reducing your EV's range. Try to stick to the speed limit and avoid
    unnecessary high-speed driving. Aggressive driving with rapid acceleration and braking can drain the
    battery faster. To maximize your range, drive smoothly and maintain a steady speed.

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    - https://www.aaa.com/autorepair/articles/How-Long-Do-Car-Batteries-Last (How Long Do Car
    Batteries Last)
    - https://www.here.com/learn/blog/how-to-maximize-ev-range (The factors affecting your EV
    range and how you can maximize your battery)

    EVERY JOB CAN’T BE DONE BY ELECTRIC CARS


    - Different cars have different jobs. Electric cars are typically used for city driving but there is a
    chance that they won't be suitable for tasks that involve towing heavy stuff, working in extreme
    weather, going through different terrains. We need to have a mix of car types to match the
    different needs of each job without too much money on something for typical use.
    Refer to images in downsides of batteries

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    CURRENT ELECTRIC POWER WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO SUPPORT ALL EVs
    - Even if all cars were electric, it wouldn't solve everything if we're still getting most of our
    electricity from fossil fuels. Additionally, we need to change or upgrade most of our electrical
    grids in order to store all the energy that we produce and for the capacity of supporting EVs.
    We've got to shift towards renewable energy like solar and wind to really make a difference.

    FORCING INDIVIDUALS TO SHIFT TO USE EVs WILL BE UNFAIR


    - Not everyone can afford an electric car, and some people might not even have access to charging
    stations. (refer to not everyone has suitable places for an EV and its charging station)
    Making everyone switch could leave some people behind. Plus, not everyone might want an
    electric car for their own reasons.

    CONCERNS REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL GRID


    - If everyone in a neighborhood decided to charge their electric cars at the same time, the
    electrical grid might not be ready for that kind of surge in demand. We need to upgrade it to
    handle charging electric cars. (refer to current electric power wouldn’t be able to support
    all EVs)

    RECYCLING OLD CARS MIGHT BE BETTER


    - Considering the amount of gasoline cars and old cars that’s been made, fixing these up with
    cleaner technology or better fuel could be a more sustainable option than leaving it in a landfill
    and buying a new car that costs millions.
    - Take into consideration the economy of each country, especially in the Philippines, having
    to buy a car worth millions wouldn’t support our economy due to the fact that there are
    problems that we face. (corruption, etc.)

    4
    ARE EV BATTERIES RECYCLABLE?
    - Just like any other part of a car, batteries wear out eventually. But what happens to all those old
    batteries? Finding ways to recycle or dispose of them safely without harming the environment is
    a big challenge we need to tackle.

    NOT EVERYONE HAS SUITABLE PLACES FOR AN EV AND ITS CHARGING STATION
    Picture this: you live in an apartment building with no charging stations. How do you charge your electric
    car? Not everyone has a driveway or a garage where they can plug in, so we need to figure out solutions
    for those people too.
    - How would people that live in apartment buildings, homes without a garage or driveway charge
    their cars due to the lack of charging stations or accessibility of charging stations? They need to
    adjust just for their car due to the lack of space in their home or unit.

    PEOPLE CAN LOSE THEIR JOBS (IF AND ONLY IF NAPUNTA SA COMMUNITY UNG
    DISCUSSION)
    Switching entirely to electric cars could mean big changes for people who work in the auto industry. Jobs
    related to making and fixing traditional cars might shrink, while new jobs in electric car technology could
    pop up. We need to make sure everyone can transition smoothly without getting left behind.

    EXTREME WEATHER MAY AFFECT EVs


    Imagine driving through a blizzard or a heatwave in an electric car. Cold weather can zap the battery's
    power faster, while extreme heat can make it harder to keep the battery cool. We need cars that can
    handle Mother Nature's mood swings.

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