An Economist Explains, Can A Future Ban On Gas-Powered Cars Work?
The U.S. transportation sector is one of the largest contributors of carbon dioxide, the potent driver of climate change.
A ‘green’ symbol for electric vehicle charging stations.
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Transportation accounts for about 28% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and, since 1990, emissions in this sector have increased more than in any other area.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging the use of electric vehicles promises to be an effective strategy to address climate change. That’s because the electric grid is powered by diverse sources, including an increasing amount of renewable energy such as wind and solar.
But with more than 270 million motor vehicles registered in the U.S. and a long tradition of powering cars and trucks with foss...