Environmentalist.are electric/hybrid cars the real deal?

James R questioned:

I never unwritten the mainstream lure with these equipment. Most of our electricity comes from coal. Coal is of poorer quality then gas, even “sterile coal.” Personally, I’d prefer a small compact like a Civic or moped.

Is this total hybrid business just greenwashing? Or is here a top here that I’m gone. Personally I won’t mind more nuclear energy but I know many additional environments don’t like that thought so much.