Electric vehicles-driving the way to a cleaner future

Abstract

In the area of emissions reduction, electric vehicles (EVs) show enormous promise. An Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) study estimates that in typical urban areas, substituting an EV for a gasoline-powered vehicle would reduce the primary emissions levels dramatically. They emit 99% less volatile organic compounds, 99% less CO, 83% less NO/sub x/ and 54% less CO/sub 2/. Here, the author describes how EVs are the way ahead for a cleaner environment.