Battery-electric vehicles in Europe are significantly reducing emissions faster than previously anticipated. Recent findings indicate that BEVs sold today achieve 73% fewer life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, marking a 24% improvement over previous estimates. This advancement is largely attributed to the increasing deployment of renewable electricity across Europe and the greater efficiency of BEVs. Comparatively, hybrids and plug-in hybrids offer only marginal emission reductions, making BEVs the most effective option for meeting climate goals in the transportation sector.
Battery electric vehicles in Europe are getting cleaner faster than we expected and outperform all other technologies, including hybrids and plug-in hybrids.
Battery-electric vehicles sold today produce 73 percent fewer life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than internal combustion engine vehicles, even factoring in production.
BEVs are the only widely available powertrain that can slash emissions levels enough to meet climate goals, while hybrids and plug-in hybrids have marginal impact.
The progress in emissions reduction from BEVs is primarily due to the fast deployment of renewable electricity and the greater energy efficiency of battery electric cars.
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