Electrifying Transportation Reduces Greenhouse Gases and Improves Air Quality: Executive Summary

The study bases its analysis on projections that the electric grid will rely more on renewable energy and non-emitting power generation. It corroborates earlier findings that a decarbonizing grid accommodating a fleet of electric vehicles would reduce emissions relative to scenarios in which transportation, industrial and other fleets continue to rely primarily on petroleum fuels. With the widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions would be reduced, even when compared with more efficient conventional vehicles. Electrifying vehicles and non-road equipment will lead to better air quality.