UMichigan study: EVs are cleaner than ICEs over average vehicle life
13 days ago
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- EVs are cleaner than gas vehicles over their lifetime in every county in the contiguous U.S., even when accounting for battery production and electricity sources.
- Electrifying larger vehicles like pickup trucks has the biggest positive impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- A study by the University of Michigan found that BEVs produce 71-73% fewer lifetime emissions than combustion vehicles.
- EVs are cleaner regardless of where they are charged, as power plants are more efficient than individual gas vehicles.
- Battery production accounts for 48-56% of an EV's lifetime emissions, while 92% of a gas car's emissions come from driving.
- Purchasing a used EV is highly recommended to minimize emissions, as the production impact is already accounted for.