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Can Electric Vehicles Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Can Electric Vehicles Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In fact, if the power generation mix gets worse than the current mix,
for example if the number of coal-fired power plants increases or the
share of renewable energy drops, PEV adoption would only raise
carbon dioxide emissions.
Second, when and how PEVs are charged determines which plants
satisfy the additional electricity demand. This can also have an
impact on emissions. Studies in countries that lead in electric
vehicle penetration have shown that when charging is not regulated,
most users tend to charge their electric cars as soon as they reach
home after work, between 6 and 9 p.m.