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I mean neither of those cars would be on the road if we were serious about climate change, right?

I’m slightly confused by the existence of that list, USBGC provides LEED certification to buildings, not cars, right? Is it possible that someone at your university was tricked?

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> I’m slightly confused by the existence of that list, USBGC provides LEED certification to buildings, not cars, right?

No, LEED credits are given to buildings for providing incentives for low-emitting vehicles.

https://www.usgbc.org/credits/new-construction/v2009/ssc43

I’m not sure why you started that comment with “no,” as we seem to agree?

Oops, cut off the quote too early, it was in response to "Is it possible that someone at your university was tricked?"

The list is real and it is part of a LEED standard. Technically it's compiled by ACEEE and just referenced by USGBC, but it's a real thing and not trickery.

Ok then, that makes sense.

I don't totally disagree, but it's tough to imagine a scenario where building and driving a new electric vehicle of the same capability as my 1988 Bronco is more climate friendly simply continuing to drive my Bronco a few thousand miles a year.

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