Are Hybrids and EVs safe for the enviroment ?

[jamesqf]

Originally Posted by JasonG

Tell ya what Neil, we'll sit down together, I'll consume 2oz of lead if you consume 2oz of lithium and we'll see which is worse.
I'll bring some biodiesel and waste veggie oil to sip on why they attempt to chelate you before its too late.

I see you weren't paying attention in chemistry class. First, chelation is used to treat heavy metal poisoning. Lithium (#3 in the periodic table) is in fact the lightest metal. Second, if Neil consumes two ounces of lithium metal, poisoning is going to be the least of his problems, since the pure metal is highly reactive: Relative Reactivity of Alkali Metals Some of the compounds are less toxic - some even used as medicines - but that much taken at once wouldn't be at all healthy. However, there are naturally trace amounts in the environment & body, and in fact it's required for health - even has an RDA.

On the other hand, two ounces of metallic lead probably isn't going to hurt you if swallowed, if it's in something like fishing sinkers. Lead compounds are a different story, and small amounts in the environment can accumulate in the body. So you'd be the one looking at chelation therapy :-)