I thought this video was rather interesting, because at 12:27, the presenter crunches the numbers to find out how many years it would take for a new computer purchase to be more environmentally friendly (in regards to total CO2 expended) compared to using a less efficient used model.

Depending on the specific use case, it could take as little as 3 years to breakeven in terms of CO2 if both systems were at max power draw forever, and as long as 30 if the systems are mostly at idle.

  • Fisch@lemmy.ml
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    5
    ·
    4 months ago

    From what I heard, it’s best to only get a new EV when you have to get a new car anyway. There’s also the option of getting a used EV but that market is still rather small.