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Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more value for money in a world where most of us are anxious about reducing carbon emissions and pollution. Electric cars have been proven to be safer for the environment. Throughout their lives, EVs emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants than petrol or diesel vehicles. This is true even after the cost of the car and the energy used to power it is factored in.
Since there is so much interest in electric vehicles, there are also concerns about how green and clean they are. From industrial issues to power generation, there's a lot to think about. Conventional cars emit a significant amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. An electric vehicle is an important step towards stopping those direct on-road emissions.
Additionally, Electric vehicles (EVs) are a critical component of achieving global climate change targets. They play a significant role in temperature reduction plans to keep global warming at 1.5°C, according to the Paris Agreement's goals.
Moreover, you will receive government incentives for being environmentally friendly if you purchase an electric vehicle. While you might end up paying more for your car compared to buying a conventional car, the benefits far outweigh this short-term disadvantage.
Amongst the innumerable benefits of an electric car, the most significant and morally important are its environmental credentials. Let us learn about the top eight positive implications of electric cars on the environment:
Environmental friendly
Electric cars are environmentally friendly because their motors are powered by electricity. Though this electricity is produced in power plants using fossil fuels, still the carbon emissions of an electric vehicle are 20 to 30% lower than a petrol car, as per research by the European Energy Agency. This is because power plants are much more efficient at converting fossil fuels to useful energy than car engines.
Renewable energy as power source
In India currently about 35% of Electricity is generated from sources of zero carbon emissions. This number will further increase with ongoing projects in solar, wind and hydel space across the country. This energy is used for charging electric cars, thereby eliminating carbon emission from entire chain. Electric vehicle owners can make informed decisions about charging their vehicles, thus reducing environmental impact when driving.
Zero tail pipe emission
We all know that the majority of the most polluted cities are in India. One of the most significant sources of air pollution is vehicular pollution. India is among the countries with the highest levels of particulate matter (PM). The highest levels of PM10 and PM2.5 are found in its cities. These numbers are sometimes more than six times higher than the WHO's "clean" limits, indicating the need for electric vehicles. India is also needed to reduce its share of global emissions by 2030 as a signatory to the Paris Climate Agreement. Electric vehicles do not directly release any emissions or smoke into the air. Thus, they help preserve the urban air quality and make cities more liveable.
Zero noise pollution
Noise pollution is a significant health and environmental concern, especially on urban roads. Vehicular traffic accounts for about 55 percent of overall urban noise in India. Electric vehicles reduce noise pollution in spades because they are much quieter. EVs can minimize road noise in parking lots and residential streets also, enhancing the quality of life for ourselves and our neighbors.
Low lubricant requirement
EVs are technically simpler. Unlike conventional cars, EVs don’t require engine oil, gear oil or transmission oil, which is also a significant environmental contaminant and health risk, this also reduce the maintenance cost significantly.
With electric vehicles, a better and less polluted future of urban India might be in the pipeline. One of the key factors of this would be the pace of adoption of EVs, driven by government policy and incentives.
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