Abstract
AbstractDue to zero tailpipe emissions, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are considered an alternative for internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) toward a cleaner transportation. However, since the BEVs are powered by electricity, the environmental impact of the electricity supply should be examined meticulously. This article focuses on greenhouse gases (GHGs), NOx, PM10, and PM2.5 emissions due to the generation of electricity for the overall US electricity consumption and each of the US 50 states. By considering different energy resources, the amount of emissions produced during the electricity generation phase were calculated. In addition, an analysis of the effect of driving patterns was carried out and extended via the Monte Carlo method. The results were then compared to ICEV average emissions. The results revealed that when the overall US electricity generation is considered, only the total emission of GHG, NOx, and PM2.5 would benefit from switching from ICEVs to BEVs. Regarding the urban share emission, shifting from the ICEVs to BEVs can have a positive effect on reducing all the emissions (GHG, NOx, PM10, and PM2.5). In addition, from the US 50 states, only California, Connecticut, Idaho, Main, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington are ready to take the advantage of emissions' reduction by switching over to the BEVs.
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