#19 – 3/25/2022

Transportation – Personal Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)

The EPA reports that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation account for about 29 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making it the largest contributor of U.S. GHG emissions.  And these emissions are increasing.

Generation180 notes that “Driving electric saves money, improves your community’s air and health, and is an impactful way for you to take part in our transition to clean energy.”  Fortunately, many automakers have announced detailed plans to electrify their fleets over the next decade, with some even reporting goals for fully electrified lineups within five years.

Today we address questions about switching to a BEV.

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Today’s Tips:

• Answer your questions about buying a BEV: Generation180 provides answers to: “What’s the range?”; What about charging?; Are there EV models that do what I need them to?; Do EVs really have a lower carbon footprint?; and How much does it cost to buy and operate an EV? (including tax incentives; charging, and maintenance).
• Check out an online list of EV vehicles available in your zip code

Questions/Comments/Tips: Jean at environment@uucharlottesville.org
Past Newsletters: https://uucharlottesville.org/environmental-action-group/