Episode
EV Scrappage Scheme’s Hidden Carbon Cost
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- Jun 8, 2026
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- 77
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Summary
The government’s new EV scrappage scheme promises greener roads but hides a dirty truth: making a new electric car emits 10-15 tons of CO2 just from production—far more than the emissions saved by replacing an older gas car. Scrapping functional vehicles doesn’t undo past pollution; it just shifts the environmental burden. Taxpayers are effectively subsidizing destruction over sustainability, turning a climate solution into a paradox. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/639f506bcccbf2dd