A fleet of safely autonomous electric vehicles shuttling people to work and school without any tailpipe emissions seems like a science fiction movie or the flashy concept from an international auto show. While the autonomous part may take some work, EVs are on the road today and enthusiasm for EVs is growing. Despite strides in battery technology, however, EVs are generally more expensive to buy and less convenient to fuel than internal combustion engine cars and require policy support to realize their potential. EVs present a significant opportunity for technological change that will transform economies and enable growth while reigning in emissions. The electric generation sector has dramatically reduced its greenhouse gas emissions , so much so that the transportation sector for the first time surpasses it as the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. As the power generation sector continues to decarbonize, transportation electrification presents […]
