It’s an exciting time for electric vehicle (EV) fans. Whether you’re anxiously awaiting news of the Tesla Model 3 or following the steady rise of electric vehicles, the news and events are promising. And this technology is more important than ever, especially in light of recent news that atmospheric carbon levels just passed the point of no return.
According to an analysis by UK’s Committee on Climate Change, 60% of new cars and vans need to be electric by 2030. That number is a sharp contrast to the claims of those who believe in the eventual downfall of electric vehicles. Earlier this year, Forbes reported that there’s a chance that electric cars are a passing fad because there’s no “room in the market for either Tesla or Apple.”
Additionally, skeptics often say a greater fleet of electric vehicles will have little (if any) impact on our cities and roads. Some believe that they won’t stop air pollution because they inevitably create pollution and carbon emissions. Others believe that electric drive passenger vehicles won’t have much of an impact on our environmental concerns because of higher emissions from power plants.
The Truth About Electric Vehicles
But here’s the reality: only 25% of cars now cause 90% of air pollution, and those emissions contribute to chronic illness and premature deaths. We can wean ourselves from our oil dependence. Several countries are adopting pro-EV initiatives that prove we don’t need gasoline as a crutch.
Additionally, the electric car revolution has renewed interest for other environmentally friendly technology. For example, there’s now a push for more home and public charging stations that use solar panels, particularly in response to electric vehicle charging station incentives. Also, EVs themselves will have components that are more recyclable than their gasoline counterparts.
Electric cars have much more to offer than what critics say. To learn more about the future of transportation, check out this infographic that showcases the electric car scene, as well as what’s to come.
The brands and governments around the world are putting forth huge efforts to create a sustainable system for EVs — and that’s exactly what our near future needs.
Rebecca writes about green technology, sustainability, and big ideas. She graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a degree in Creative Writing. She lives in sunny San Diego. Follow her on Twitter at @beccawriteswhat.
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