In most U.S. zip codes, electric vehicles are cost-competitive with their gas-powered counterparts, according to a new study. And regarding emissions benefits of EVs, individual driving patterns matter as much as regional factors like the local electricity mix.
Not as obvious as you might think. They’re taking into account the emissions from electricity generation to charge the vehicle (which can vary widely depending on where you live), climate effects, traffic, and individual driving habits. Given all that, it turns out that it’s still a pretty decisive conclusion, but when you start getting talking points from someone on the side of fossil fuels, it helps to have all the boxes checked.
Not as obvious as you might think. They’re taking into account the emissions from electricity generation to charge the vehicle (which can vary widely depending on where you live), climate effects, traffic, and individual driving habits. Given all that, it turns out that it’s still a pretty decisive conclusion, but when you start getting talking points from someone on the side of fossil fuels, it helps to have all the boxes checked.