Ask a Scientist: Electric Vehicles are the Cleanest Option Today

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By Union of Concerned ScientistsFeb 11, 2021, 12:20 pm157 pts
By Elliot Negin There has been a spike in good news recently when it comes to the future of electric vehicles (EVs). That's encouraging, given the transportation sector is now the largest source of US carbon emissions and vehicles are the main culprits. Late last month, President Biden signed an executive order…

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