As my family adopted a Dolphin, one question I asked myself is: What's EV's role in combatting climate change? 

Electric vehicles (EVs) play a significant role in combatting climate change. While they're not a complete solution on their own, they do play a crucial part of a broader strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Here's how EVs contribute to combating climate change:

Reduced Emissions: EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions. Even when factoring in emissions from electricity generation, they typically emit fewer greenhouse gases than internal combustion engine vehicles, especially in regions where electricity comes from cleaner sources like renewables.

Energy Efficiency: EVs are more energy-efficient than traditional vehicles. They convert a higher percentage of stored energy from the grid to power at the wheels compared to internal combustion engines, which waste a lot of energy as heat.

Promotion of Renewable Energy: As EV adoption increases, it encourages the development and use of renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. This shift away from fossil fuels for transportation can significantly reduce overall carbon emissions. This would lead me to another side question: How is your country's power generators charging you and "assisting" you in adopting renewable energy?

Technological Innovation: The development and adoption of EVs have spurred advancements in battery technology, which can have broader applications beyond just vehicles. Improved battery technology is essential for storing renewable energy and making power grids more efficient.

However, challenges remain:

Energy Source: The environmental impact of EVs depends on the energy sources used for electricity generation. In regions where coal or other fossil fuels dominate the energy mix, the overall benefit of EVs are definitely reduced.

Battery Production: Manufacturing batteries for EVs involves mining and processing materials like lithium and cobalt, which can have environmental and social consequences if not managed responsibly.

Infrastructure: Developing a widespread charging infrastructure is essential for the mass adoption of EVs. Without sufficient charging stations, range anxiety may deter people from switching to electric vehicles.

While EVs are a positive step, they're part of a larger picture. To effectively combat climate change, a holistic approach involving renewable energy promotion, efficient public transportation, improved urban planning, and lifestyle changes is necessary.

For my family, the lifestyle changes has been happening for awhile now. At the end of the day, we need to do our part to make this planet liveable for the future generation. Right?