Full disclosure: Polestar unveils lifecycle CO2 impact of its electric cars

Michael Holder
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Polestar 2 EVs generate around 24-25 tonnes of CO2 during production, the firm claims | Credit: Polestar
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Polestar 2 EVs generate around 24-25 tonnes of CO2 during production, the firm claims | Credit: Polestar

Swedish manufacturer's latest EVs emit just 24 to 25 tonnes of CO2 during their production, meaning they have a lower footprint than conventional cars on a full lifecycle basis

Polestar has once again published the full lifecycle carbon emissions associated with the production of its electric vehicles (EVs), estimating that its latest models have generated between 24 to 25 tonnes...

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