Electric vehicle use in Minnesota has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 61% (well-to-wheel carbon intensity) according to a study by the Great Plains Institute. The state of New Jersey is working with automakers and other stakeholders on an ambitious plan that would make it easier for drivers to buy electric cars or plug-in hybrids at retail stores across the state.
Electric vehicle use in Minnesota has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 61% (well-to-wheel carbon intensity) according to a study by the Great Plains Institute. The study also showed that if electric vehicle owners used 100% renewable energy to recharge their vehicles, then the figure could be raised to 95%.