Impact of Electric Vehicles on the Environment
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly viewed as a key solution to environmental challenges caused by conventional petrol and diesel vehicles. Their impact on the environment can be understood by examining both their benefits and limitations across the vehicle life cycle. 1. Reduction in Air Pollution One of the most significant environmental benefits of electric vehicles is the elimination of tailpipe emissions. EVs do not emit carbon dioxide (CO₂), nitrogen oxides, or particulate matter during operation. This directly improves air quality, especially in urban areas, and helps reduce health problems such as asthma and respiratory diseases. 2. Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions Compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, EVs generally produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions over their lifetime. Even when electricity is generated from fossil fuels, total emissions are typically lower due to the higher efficiency of electric motors. As the share of renewable energy (solar, wi...
