Why should I buy an EV in a state where the energy comes from fossil fuel sources?
The amount of CO2 produced from charging your car from a plug powered by fossil fuels is still significantly less (56% less) than if you are using gasoline to power your car. If you can cut out your use of gasoline, one of the costliest and most widespread CO2 producers in America, you are still improving your carbon footprint. EVs also do the majority of their charging at night when a larger amount of the energy produced comes from wind. CPS has a portfolio of renewable energies that are growing every day that will allow for an EV to charge without tailpipe emissions. Also, about $700B/year is sent overseas, mainly to the Middle East. That is $700B/year that can stay in the US creating more jobs, greater energy security, environmental security, and economic security.
