It’s okay to know EVs are not the pinnacle of transport evolution. BUT nearly everything it requires in resources can be recycled or live in 2nd use applications. And specialized industry for these are raising.
So technology wise, EVs are definetly a step forward.
Regarding the environment, we already see a shift coming from our current major main issue (CO2, NOX) to some different ones (harvesting).
Regarding more and better public transportation, we are nearly on a standstill (at least in Germany), while better legislative and monetary investments and infrastructures are required. That is not something , the industry or individuals can accomplish alone.
<= Checks out if this thread, because of the dooming tendencies in last reply.