Sentences with phrase «pollution than gasoline cars»

Specifically, I've been struck by studies (and hyperbolic headlines) that claim that EVs can cause more pollution than gasoline cars, depending on the grid's energy mix at any given location.

EVs powered by the grid currently produce 54 percent less (lifetime) carbon pollution than gasoline cars, which could grow to 71 percent by 2050 as our power supply gets cleaner.

Not exact matches

Modern diesel cars emit less pollution generally than cars that run on gasoline, says a new six - nation study published today in Scientific Reports whose groundwork was laid in part by an American chemist now working at Université de Montréal.

While electric - car owners may cruise around feeling virtuous, the reality is that the electric car cuts almost no CO2, costs taxpayers a fortune, and, surprisingly, generates more air pollution than traditional gasoline cars.

CA, NY, MA and other states have had Zero - Emission Vehicle programs since the early 1990s because battery electric vehicles in those states, taking into account power plants, are far cleaner than gasoline cars in reducing urban air pollution and smog.