Electric vehicles emit less greenhouse gases, even when charged on the grid with 'dirty' electricity such as coal

Electric vehicles emit less greenhouse gases, even when charged on the grid with 'dirty' electricity such as coal US By Jacky Last updated Jul 21, 2021 Share While electric vehicles are getting a lot of attention, critics question whether they're much better for the environment than gas-guzzlers, especially if they're charged from a "dirty" electricity grid that relies on coal or other non-renewable resources. However, a new report from the International Council for Clean Transport (ICCT) indicates that EVs emit fewer greenhouse gases over their lifetime, regardless of the grid they are connected to. "Even for India and China, which…