dlich18
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Here is an article published today by the Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative regarding whether EVs are actually cleaner.
http://berc.berkeley.edu/blog/post/electric-cars-on-a-dirty-grid-clean-or-not
It reports on a new study by Climate Central which concludes that it depends on in which geographic area you are charging. In some areas, according to the study, EVs are not actually the most climate-friendly car choice. Fortunately, I am in California which is identified as one of the few states where EV's are actually cleaner.
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/climate-friendly-cars
http://berc.berkeley.edu/blog/post/electric-cars-on-a-dirty-grid-clean-or-not
It reports on a new study by Climate Central which concludes that it depends on in which geographic area you are charging. In some areas, according to the study, EVs are not actually the most climate-friendly car choice. Fortunately, I am in California which is identified as one of the few states where EV's are actually cleaner.
"In 36 states, the hybrid electric Toyota Prius produces less greenhouse gas pollution than the all-electric Nissan Leaf, because when you plug in a Leaf to recharge, you are tapping into electricity generated largely by burning coal and natural gas in those states."
Here's a link to the full study:Coal is the largest contributor to the high carbon footprint of our electrical grid today. In states like Wyoming or Indiana, where 90 percent or more of the electricity comes from coal, driving a Leaf is responsible for much more greenhouse gas emissions per mile (about 0.9 pounds) than a Prius (about 0.5 pounds). The Leaf fares better in states that get a significant share of their electricity from natural gas, like Rhode Island or Nevada (about 0.6 pounds per mile), but typically still produces more emissions than a Prius. The Leaf does best in states that rely heavily on nuclear, like Connecticut (0.3 pounds), or on hydropower, like Idaho or Washington (0.1 pounds).
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/climate-friendly-cars