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Electric Vehicles Will Need Clean Energy Power Sources to Make Significant Impact on Climate Change

As the automotive industry continues to move toward electric vehicles, there is an increasing demand to power the electric grid with renewable energy. Most recently, there has been a growth in off-shore wind projects. Electric vehicles powered by a clean energy grid will be a huge – and necessary – step forward in the fight to stop global warming.

Chart showing the lifetime global warming emissions of electric vehicles and gasoline-powered cars and trucks. 
This chart shows the lifetime global warming emissions of electric vehicles and gasoline-powered cars and trucks. 
Source: UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS DRIVING CLEANER REPORT

One must remember that this transition is meant to be gradual. Claims that the electric grid will not be able to handle  EV charging needs after achieving widespread adoption have been de-bunked as they don’t take into account the rapid changes in technology and renewable energy generation happening concurrently.

For more information on electricity generation and demand in the United States please see the U.S. Energy Information Associate: https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/electricity/electricity-in-the-us-generation-capacity-and-sales.php.

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