Both are good but one is considerably better than the other.
We (people in general, across the globe) need to reduce the number of cars, regardless of what fuels them. In rural zones for example I do think that public transportation could work way better than it does. (…although coming from a Latin American “X could work better” is always true. Nothing works properly in Latin America.) Then in cities it’s the same as above plus making things more walkable, bikeable, etc. Reduce the infrastructure needed for cars and you’ll reduce their demand, in a virtuous cycle.
If the leftover is fuelled by greener energy, so the better. But once you reduced the need for cars, the pressure for this is considerably smaller.
Let us not forget that electric cars do have a fair impact on the environment, through lithium mining. Although recent Chinese developments make sodium batteries more viable. And the source of the electricity is also a concern, if you’re simply burning coal for electricity you aren’t solving the problem, only moving it elsewhere.
Also it’s relevant to note that the fuel in combustible cars does not need to be petrol. For example where I live ethanol cars are a thing - sure, they’re a wee bit annoying in winter, but they work.
Both are good but one is considerably better than the other.
We (people in general, across the globe) need to reduce the number of cars, regardless of what fuels them. In rural zones for example I do think that public transportation could work way better than it does. (…although coming from a Latin American “X could work better” is always true. Nothing works properly in Latin America.) Then in cities it’s the same as above plus making things more walkable, bikeable, etc. Reduce the infrastructure needed for cars and you’ll reduce their demand, in a virtuous cycle.
If the leftover is fuelled by greener energy, so the better. But once you reduced the need for cars, the pressure for this is considerably smaller.
Let us not forget that electric cars do have a fair impact on the environment, through lithium mining. Although recent Chinese developments make sodium batteries more viable. And the source of the electricity is also a concern, if you’re simply burning coal for electricity you aren’t solving the problem, only moving it elsewhere.
Also it’s relevant to note that the fuel in combustible cars does not need to be petrol. For example where I live ethanol cars are a thing - sure, they’re a wee bit annoying in winter, but they work.