Health rounds: More electric vehicles means less air pollution that causes health risks

(This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays) Jan ...
GCN

Air Powered Vehicles Are a Rising Zero Emission Alternative in Sustainable Mobility

A somewhat different and little-known alternative in the field of mobility, especially regarding sustainable mobility and zero emissions, is gaining ground in the market. We are not talking about ...
The Autopian on MSN

One state has purchased enough electric cars to make the air measurably cleaner: study

One of the biggest differences between running a gas-powered car and an electric car is that an electric car does not emit ...
Orange County Register

Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars

DETROIT (AP) — Making electric vehicles and their batteries is a dirty process that uses a lot of energy. But a new study says that EVs quickly make up for that with less overall emissions through two ...
Chicago Tribune

Are EVs really better for the environment? Study checks role of coal, battery and range

Electric vehicles in the United States produce fewer greenhouse gases than gas automobiles, even when factoring in battery-making emissions, limited range during bad weather and coal-fired power grids ...
The New York Times

Can California Set Its Own Air Pollution Rules?

This week, the House of Representatives voted to block the state’s ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles, challenging its rule-making authority. By Claire Brown The House of Representatives on ...
The New York Times

Will the Self-Driving Cars of the Future Lower Emissions?

Waymo is rapidly expanding in the U.S. But experts say there are big questions about how self-driving cars could affect traffic and greenhouse gas emissions. By Claire Brown Call an Uber in Austin or ...