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Sirebel, even if the electricity for charging electric cars comes from fossil fuels, it's still a better source to tailpipe efficiency than internal combustion. This is because power stations are optimised for best efficiency, whilst cars must provide power over a wide range of load and compromise on system weight. Crucially, electric cars are PART of an overall solution involving microgeneration, municipal and national schemes, and can help with load balancing and utilisation of existing renewables.

As Elon Musk put it, sustainable energy is, by definition, the only long term source or power. We will all have to use sustainable sources in the future, so why not get a head start on developing them right now?