Minimize Electric Vehicle Life Cycle Emissions With Solar

Are you looking at buying an electric vehicle? They're getting more and more popular, and I can tell you from driving my plug-in hybrid that the cars are a dream to drive. It begs the question: how are you going to power it?

Types of Electric Vehicles

There are two types of EVs: Pure electric and a plug-in hybrid like mine. According to Consumer Reports Magazine, a pure electric car can go anywhere from 220 to 250 miles and would satisfy most drivers for multiple days, on a single charge. Once a charge is needed, the EV can then be charged using a 110-volt outlet or a 240-volt charger. The hybrid electric and gas vehicle can operate on just the electric power for about 10 to 50 miles, but for drivers who log a lot of mileage, either during the day or on long trips, the gasoline power can come in handy.

Some people criticize EV drivers if they don't have solar, and that's not fair. Even if you buy utility power to recharge your EV, the pollution caused per mile driven in an EV is less than a third of those caused by a gas-powered vehicle. 

Emissions

According to the Office of Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy, your car has direct and life cycle emissions. The direct emissions are self-explanatory in that it is the emissions directly expelled from the car through the tailpipe. EVs produce zero direct emissions.

Life cycle emissions, from getting the oil from the ground to the gas in the tank and from the steps of vehicle production, also impact the environment. And, yes, the life cycle emission of an electric car can be lessened by using electricity generated by solar.

Conclusion

Now, if you have a good roof for solar, so much the better! There is no driving experience I like more than driving in sunlight.  Let's see if it could work for you — message or call me for a quote for solar for your home or business today!