Achieving Sustainability With Electric Vehicles
EV Anatomy
Looking at the image below, we can see the makeup of a fully electric vehicle, and how much is differs from the average fossil-fuel powered vehicle. Looking closely, you will notice the EV does not have an exhaust pipe, meaning there is zero carbon emissions.
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This fully electric vehicle relies on the battery, typically located up front, to produce its power rather than the traditional combustion engine. This means that their is no emission from an exhaust, therefore eliminating the amount of Carbon Dioxide and other greenhouse gasses that are harmful to our atmosphere.
Because this electric vehicle does not rely on gasoline or other fossil-fuels, there is fewer need for a point source of pollution, such as a powerplant or other equipment used to drill and produce these fuels. The battery is charged at a charging station typically found at the vehicle owners residence, or the growing market of public charging stations, which has just surpassed the amount of gas station pumps in the United States. These charging stations are usually powered by sustainable means, such as solar energy, further increasing the sustainable goal, and promoting longevity of our Earth.