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Research Essay Process Assignment of “Electric Vehicles: Not a Deal for You or the Environment” Centennial College COMM171 Section 035 Professor Jean Chang Date: November 6, 2022
Research Essay Process Assignment Template Title of the source for the Research-Driven Critique Essay Electric Vehicles: Not a Deal for You or the Environment Deconstruct the Source Write a one-paragraph summary. Answer questions based on your source. Summary In “Electric Vehicles: Not a Deal for You or the Environment.” published in the Epoch Times on July 27, 2022, the author discussed why using electric vehicles may not be a good deal for consumers and the environment. The author argued that the battery replacement cost could be tremendous once it is degraded. And EV batteries are not suitable for the environment in 3 phases of their life cycles, namely manufacturing, running, and disposing of. Many CO2 emissions are released during the mining of raw materials and the manufacturing process of EV batteries. And when people are running their electric vehicles, the electricity comes from coal-powered power plants, which also causes pollution. And when disposing of the used batteries, the harmful materials in them will also cause environmental hazards. Therefore, the actual cost of using EVs is not just the car price itself but also the maintenance cost and the cost to the environment. Write a paragraph that answers the following questions In what ways is the argument logical, fair, and reasonable? Even if you happen to think it's weak, why might some reasonable people agree with the author?  What are the problems, flaws, or gaps in the argument? Even if you think it's basically strong, why might some reasonable people disagree with the author? What objections can you raise about the argument? Try hard to be rigorous, but if you can't find "flaws," what new questions and areas for development does the argument raise? The author used the cause-and-effect technique to point out that using electric vehicles may not benefit consumers and the environment. I found the argument presented by the author logical and reasonable. The author tried to convey that electric vehicles are not the solution to the environment because of lithium batteries. The author explained it from its linear production to its disposal to reinforce her standpoint. The battery warranty is limited, the replacement cost is expensive, the disposal is problematic, and the manufacturing and charging process is polluting. All together explains why electric vehicles may not be environmentally healthy. However, there are some flaws in the argument. First, the author said that the United States relied on coal to produce electricity. But there could be some other energy source that can
charge electric vehicles, for example, solar panels, wind farms, and hydropower stations. The energy source could provide cleaner and more efficient energy to electric cars. Secondly, the disposal of EV batteries could be hazardous, but some new technologies could help to reuse and dispose of batteries in a more environmentally friendly way.
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