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Underappreciated for 200 years: Demand for electric vehicles is increasing

In the "Coffee Talks" series held every week by Istanbul Gelisim University, the subject of "electric vehicles and carbon footprint" was discussed this week. In the event where Lect. Izzet Yavuz from the Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School Electricity Program was a speaker, many topics were evaluated, from the development of electric vehicles to the effects of carbon footprints on the climate.

This week, "electric vehicles and carbon footprint" were discussed at the Coffee Talks event, where the academicians and students of Istanbul Gelisim University, which carried the main theme of "sustainability" to its education curriculum, campuses and social activities, were able to share interactively. The speaker of the event, Lect. Izzet Yavuz, discussed many topics from the development of electric vehicles to the activities that make up a person's carbon footprint.
 
“INCREASE IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE USE”
 
Although electric vehicles have been on the agenda in recent years, their history actually dates back to the 1800s. Lect. Izzet Yavuz: “In 1859, the free use of electric vehicles by getting rid of rail systems greatly increased the interest in electric vehicles. However, the fact that petrol-powered vehicles have more intense energy and faster refueling times in the future has reduced the interest in electric vehicles. In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of electric vehicles as a result of environmental pollution, shortage of oil reserves and other economic reasons.
 
ELECTRIC VEHICLES PRODUCE LESS CARBON FOOTPRINT
 
Research over the years has confirmed the positive impact of electric vehicles on the environment. According to current analysis, the phase associated with the highest environmental pollution during the life cycle of vehicles is the moment of use. In this respect, electric vehicles outperform other car models, producing a significantly lower carbon footprint. Lect. Izzet Yavuz underlined that the electric car produces up to 50% less CO2 during its lifetime compared to the diesel car in the European Union countries.