Electric vehicle ownership in Minnesota has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 61 % ( well - to - wheel emissions intensity ) according to a study by the Great energy institute . The study also showed that if electric vehicle owners used 100 % renewable energy to power their vehicles , then the figure could be raised to 95 % .
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%.