In addition to being much better for the environment, consumers also like that they are cheaper to fuel than a traditional gas-guzzling vehicle. Rather than a gasoline-powered engine, EVs are partially or fully powered from a battery or fuel cell.ĮVs used to be a high-tech, expensive novelty car for the elite, but today, they are more affordable and commonplace than ever. Fortunately, electric vehicles (also known as EVs), are increasingly popular options for people who want to save money on gas and decrease their reliance on fossil fuels, but still, need a car of their own. Of course, there are a million and one reasons to love having a car. Transportation is responsible for almost 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., according to this 2016 study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA.) That means cutting back on how much gasoline we use can go a long way in decreasing how much carbon is emitted into the air. Carbon and other greenhouse gases insulate and warm the planet, causing changes in weather patterns, exacerbating natural disasters like flooding and wildfires, and shortening winter seasons. The more we drive traditional gas-fueled vehicles, the more carbon is emitted into the atmosphere. Unfortunately, given that most cars run on fossil fuels, this reliance is damaging our climate. We take long family road trips, and we explore new places from behind the wheel.
We use our cars to get everywhere from work to our favorite ski area or trailhead. Over the last century or so, Americans have become increasingly reliant on their cars. Who doesn’t love the freedom of the open road?
Electric Vehicles and the Future of Transportation
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