Gasoline-powered vehicles emit multiple harmful pollutants that electric vehicles (EVs) eliminate entirely:
- Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
A typical passenger vehicle emits ~4.6 metric tons of CO₂ annually, with every gallon burned producing ~19-20 pounds of CO₂. EVs produce zero tailpipe CO₂ emissions. - Toxic air pollutants
Gasoline combustion releases:- Carbon monoxide (interferes with oxygen transport in blood)
- Nitrogen oxides (contribute to smog and respiratory issues)
- Hydrocarbons (react with sunlight to form ground-level ozone)
- Benzene and formaldehyde (carcinogenic compounds)
- Sulfur dioxides (linked to acid rain and lung irritation)
- Particulate matter (exacerbates asthma and heart disease)
- Health impacts avoided
Exposure to these pollutants increases risks of asthma, lung disease, cancer, and developmental delays, contributing to ~63,600 U.S. deaths annually from air pollution. EVs eliminate all tailpipe emissions that directly expose drivers and pedestrians to these toxins.
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