The transportation sector still accounts for about 66% of U.S. petroleum consumption and because the U.S. imports and exports oil, it is still subject to highly volatile global markets. Since EVs don’t use gasoline, they reduce U.S. dependence on fossil fuels. Plugging into the U.S. grid diversifies U.S. transportation energy to renewables and other domestic sources. This protects markets from embargoes, shortages, and political conflicts. It also protects drivers from price volatility at the pump.
By: Plug In America
|
Published: 12.20.2024
Since the U.S. became a net exporter of petroleum, how do EVs improve U.S. fuel security?
Get more EV info in your inbox
Sign up for Plug In America’s newsletter to stay up to date with what’s coming down the road.
Related Articles:
By: Alexia Melendez Martineau
|
Published: 04.01.2026
Transforming the grid: EVs are more than just cars
When most people think about electric vehicles, they often think about transportation, including lower fuel costs and no trips to the gas station. That’s all true. But it’s only part of the story. EVs aren’t just a better vehicle to get from A to B, they’re a critical piece of[…]
By: Jess Senger
|
Published: 03.06.2026
Total Cost of Ownership in California
Summary This analysis builds on a previous report, which analyzed the average total cost of ownership of a similar electric and gasoline vehicle. Since EV drivers in California generally experience a different cost of living than the country as a whole, including higher electricity prices on average and higher vehicle[…]
