Across the US, EVs beat hybrids and gas in life cycle emissions study
16 days ago
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- Compact electric sedans with small batteries have the lowest life cycle carbon emissions (81 g CO2e per mile).
- Gas-powered pickup trucks have the highest carbon footprint (486 g CO2e per mile).
- Hybrid powertrains reduce emissions by 11–13% compared to internal combustion engines.
- Plug-in hybrids with 35–50 miles of range reduce emissions by 53–60%, depending on electric mode usage.
- Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with smaller battery packs (200-mile range) have the least environmental impact (25–26% of ICE emissions).
- Longer-range BEVs (300–400 miles) still significantly reduce emissions (67–83% lower than ICE).