Electric vehicles emit less greenhouse gases (GHG)

Electric vehicles have proven their ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and are uniquely able to participate in an interactive energy grid of the future.

Compared to an average car:

• Every 1,000 miles driven in an electric car saves 39.5 gallons of gasoline, or 2 barrels of oil
• Every 1,000 miles in an electric truck can save more than 60 gallons of gasoline, or 3 barrels of oil
• An average car emits 280 percent more carbon per mile* than an electric vehicle – even if the electric vehicle is charged with electricity generated mostly using coal.
• An electric car charged with renewable energy emits zero carbon per mile

*This data assumes today's electricity grid, which is getting cleaner every year. In 2008, renewable sources grew faster than any other energy source on the U.S. electricity grid.