A just-released study found that the average EV is cleaner to run than the average new gasoline ... [+] vehicle in all 50 states. gettyOne of the cautions cited by electric vehicle (EV) naysayers is that they merely shift emissions from the tailpipe to the local grid’s power source. For 97 percent of the U.S., driving an electric car is equivalent or better with regard to the environment than a gasoline-powered model that gets 50 mpg. It also gives a comparison of how the chosen electric car stands up next to its closest gas-fueled equivalent. You can download the ACEEE’s Electric Vehicle Calculator to see how various EVs stack up where you live here.

Source: Forbes June 09, 2021 11:48 UTC