Mobility

The surprising truth behind the world's electric cars

Baojun E100 all-electric battery cars are seen while they are being charged in the parking lot in front of a Baojun NEV Experience Center store in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, November 8, 2017. Picture taken November 8, 2017. REUTERS/Norihiko Shirouzu

Though electric cars are greener than conventional ones, much of their power still comes from coal. Image: REUTERS/Norihiko Shirouzu

Rob Smith
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China commands 40% of the global electric car market Image: REUTERS/Norihiko Shirouzu
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