Yes! EVs improve personal and public health by reducing toxic tailpipe pollution. In fact, fossil fuel pollution is responsible for one in five deaths worldwide. Transportation emissions are the main source of air pollution in the U.S., leading to health problems like heart attacks, stroke, premature death, low birth weight, and cancer. High-traffic areas are often located near low-income communities and communities of color, meaning that tailpipe pollution disproportionately affects these communities. Increasing use of EVs is positively impacting local air pollution levels and reducing emergency room visits in areas where they are registered.
By: Plug In America
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Published: 12.20.2024
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