# Electric Vehicles and Their Benefits

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2005/11/electric-vehicles-and-their-benefits/
- Published: 2005-11-06T02:41:00-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

This is from the website [Sempra Energy](https://www.sempra.com/) utilities.

# However it really hits the head on the nail for accuracy about electric vehicles benefits.

Electric motors have very few moving parts. Moreover they don’t need fluids such
as engine oil, anti-freeze or transmission fluid. For they require relatively little
maintenance. Finally and are far less likely to leak which are great benefits for
electric vehicles.

While we know that electric vehicles benefits are they emit no [emissions](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/12/cut-global-emissions-by-7-6-percent-every-year-for-next-decade-to-meet-1-5c-paris-target-un-report/)
from the tailpipe. It also will take less time to have the EV become carbon negative.
I mean once on energy storage and solar?

Since the emissions are generated (if at all) at the power plants. So then we can
even further improve our health and for me I have asthma. I want these emissions
gone for my kids too. Finally and reduce pollution. As well as our reliance and 
imported oils_._

![Electric vehicle from toyota](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/
uploads/2012/11/2013_scion_iq_ev_006_46880_39905_thumb.jpg?resize=144%2C96&quality
=52&ssl=1 "Scion iQ EV Arrives for Campus and Urban Car-sharing Programs - The Green
Living Guy")

_As I have written before too: EVs also run far more quietly than their combustion-
powered counterparts. Especially__ which enhances worker health and comfort – a 
smart move in an era of rising medical costs. All part of electric vehicle benefits._

_The overall emissions associated with using EVs are typically far less than the
emissions from their combustion-powered counterparts._

_Most EVs charge up at night. That’s when system wide demand for electricity is 
low. They tap existing generating capacity. Energy that is not fully used. It’s 
rather than increasing demand for new capacity._

_Choosing EVs instead of combustion powered vehicles contributes to reduced dumping
of engine oils into the environment. Also reduced U.S reliance on foreign oil._

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