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27 minutes ago, veerigadu said:

In a typical gas car…You fill the car with gas and then it emits carbon dioxide etc as an emission/exhaust. 
 

In the case of electric cars, the electricity/ current is probably generated in thermal power plant and it is supplied to residence etc. 

In the first case, source of emission is engine. In the latter case, the source of emission is a power plant. 
 

Emission is a constant variable here. Only thing is source of emission is changing. That’s it 
 

It’s misleading to assume that electric cars are all environmental friendly. Actually they are equally worse. Unless the current is generated from solar/ hydro or a wind mill. The electricity supply from these clean renewable sources is very limited as of now 

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33 minutes ago, veerigadu said:

In a typical gas car…You fill the car with gas and then it emits carbon dioxide etc as an emission/exhaust. 
 

In the case of electric cars, the electricity/ current is probably generated in thermal power plant and it is supplied to residence etc. 

In the first case, source of emission is engine. In the latter case, the source of emission is a power plant. 
 

Emission is a constant variable here. Only thing is source of emission is changing. That’s it 
 

It’s misleading to assume that electric cars are all environmental friendly. Actually they are equally worse. Unless the current is generated from solar/ hydro or a wind mill. The electricity supply from these clean renewable sources is very limited as of now 

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Assessing the health impacts of electric vehicles (EVs) through air pollution in the United States involves understanding the potential benefits of EV adoption in reducing traditional vehicle emissions and the resulting improvements in air quality. Here are some key points to consider:

 

1. **Reduced Tailpipe Emissions:** One of the main advantages of EVs is that they do not have a tailpipe, meaning they produce zero direct emissions of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and carbon monoxide (CO). These pollutants are major contributors to poor air quality and can have significant health impacts, particularly on respiratory and cardiovascular health.

 

2. **Indirect Emissions:** While EVs themselves produce no tailpipe emissions, the electricity they use is generated from various sources. The health impacts of EVs are influenced by the energy mix used to produce electricity. If electricity comes predominantly from clean and renewable sources (e.g., wind, solar, hydro), the overall air pollution reduction and health benefits will be more substantial compared to regions heavily reliant on coal or other fossil fuels.

 

3. **Geographic Variability:** The health impacts of EVs can vary depending on the location. Urban areas with high traffic congestion and significant air pollution from conventional vehicles can experience greater health benefits when EV adoption is encouraged. Rural areas, on the other hand, may already have better air quality, so the health improvements from EVs might be less pronounced.

 

4. **Health Benefits:** Studies have shown that reducing air pollution, particularly from vehicles, can lead to significant health benefits. Improved air quality can result in reduced respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, decreased hospital admissions, and increased overall life expectancy.

 

5. **Co-Benefits of EV Adoption:** Encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles can also lead to other co-benefits, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions, energy diversification, and increased energy efficiency.

 

6. **Challenges and Considerations:** Despite the potential health benefits, there are some challenges to consider. For instance, the production and disposal of batteries for EVs can have environmental impacts. Additionally, the energy demand from charging EVs may put strain on the electricity grid in certain areas.

 

7. **Policy Implications:** Policymakers play a critical role in promoting the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and ensuring that the electricity generation also becomes cleaner over time. Incentives for EV purchases, investments in charging infrastructure, and promoting renewable energy sources are among the measures that can be implemented.

 

To comprehensively assess the health impacts of electric vehicles through air pollution in the United States, researchers use various methods, including air quality modeling, epidemiological studies, and health impact assessments. These studies help in quantifying the potential health benefits of transitioning to electric vehicles and provide valuable information for policymakers to make informed decisions regarding transportation and environmental policies.

 

It's worth noting that the information provided here is based on the state of knowledge up until September 2021, and there may have been further developments or research in this area beyond that date.

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5 minutes ago, kevinUsa said:

Assessing the health impacts of electric vehicles (EVs) through air pollution in the United States involves understanding the potential benefits of EV adoption in reducing traditional vehicle emissions and the resulting improvements in air quality. Here are some key points to consider:

 

1. **Reduced Tailpipe Emissions:** One of the main advantages of EVs is that they do not have a tailpipe, meaning they produce zero direct emissions of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and carbon monoxide (CO). These pollutants are major contributors to poor air quality and can have significant health impacts, particularly on respiratory and cardiovascular health.

 

2. **Indirect Emissions:** While EVs themselves produce no tailpipe emissions, the electricity they use is generated from various sources. The health impacts of EVs are influenced by the energy mix used to produce electricity. If electricity comes predominantly from clean and renewable sources (e.g., wind, solar, hydro), the overall air pollution reduction and health benefits will be more substantial compared to regions heavily reliant on coal or other fossil fuels.

 

3. **Geographic Variability:** The health impacts of EVs can vary depending on the location. Urban areas with high traffic congestion and significant air pollution from conventional vehicles can experience greater health benefits when EV adoption is encouraged. Rural areas, on the other hand, may already have better air quality, so the health improvements from EVs might be less pronounced.

 

4. **Health Benefits:** Studies have shown that reducing air pollution, particularly from vehicles, can lead to significant health benefits. Improved air quality can result in reduced respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, decreased hospital admissions, and increased overall life expectancy.

 

5. **Co-Benefits of EV Adoption:** Encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles can also lead to other co-benefits, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions, energy diversification, and increased energy efficiency.

 

6. **Challenges and Considerations:** Despite the potential health benefits, there are some challenges to consider. For instance, the production and disposal of batteries for EVs can have environmental impacts. Additionally, the energy demand from charging EVs may put strain on the electricity grid in certain areas.

 

7. **Policy Implications:** Policymakers play a critical role in promoting the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and ensuring that the electricity generation also becomes cleaner over time. Incentives for EV purchases, investments in charging infrastructure, and promoting renewable energy sources are among the measures that can be implemented.

 

To comprehensively assess the health impacts of electric vehicles through air pollution in the United States, researchers use various methods, including air quality modeling, epidemiological studies, and health impact assessments. These studies help in quantifying the potential health benefits of transitioning to electric vehicles and provide valuable information for policymakers to make informed decisions regarding transportation and environmental policies.

 

It's worth noting that the information provided here is based on the state of knowledge up until September 2021, and there may have been further developments or research in this area beyond that date.

Electrified public trains such as NYC subway can solve all the problems mentioned above. And still save tons of money for government. It actually improves infrastructure of a city. More stakeholders can actually benefit from it. 

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