Electric cars in US is saving money on fuels and also less polluting

Electric vehicles in the US save money on fuel and are less polluting than most gasoline- powered vehicles, even in places where electricity is made by burning coal, the Union of Concerned Scientist said in a report. "Drivers should feel confident that owning an electric vehicle is a good choice for reducing global warming pollution, cutting fuel costs, and slashing oil consumption," said Don Anair, a senior engineer on UCS's clean vehicles program. UCS said the study is the first to analyze emissions from vehicles charged on a power grid of electricity made from fuels, such as coal and natural gas. According to the report, written by Anair, owners of electric vehicles can save $750-$1200 a year based on 11,000 miles of driving, compared to drivers of a gasoline powered vehicle that gets 27 miles per gallon at $3.50 per gallon. For every 50 cents rise in the price of a gallon of gasoline, an EV driver can save an extra $200 annually, the report said.

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