Are electric cars really better for the environment?

You might have noticed car brands coming out with more and more electric cars on their lineups. Toyota came out with its first all-electric car, the Toyota BZ4x, and has several options for plug-in hybrids and hybrid cars. Their main popularity has been brought to the attention of car buyers because of several different benefits. One of those reasons is that they cut down on gas emissions and are said to be a greener alternative in the automotive industry. However, it’s been debated whether electric cars are better for the environment. So, Toyota of Clermont experts has an answer for you. It’s not as clear-cut as you may hope. However, there is an answer. 

Why does cutting down on gas emissions matter? 

In short, by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases, you reduce air pollution, which improves air quality and the overall health of humans, animals, and nature. In addition, it slows down global warming and allows life on earth to thrive in better conditions.

So, are electric cars really better for the environment? 

Thankfully, they are healthier alternatives to the environment in comparison to internal combustion engines. So, let’s break it down between local emissions, non-local emissions, and batteries. 

Local emissions

By driving your Clermont Electric vehicle,  you’re not producing any emissions in the local air. This is great for your local environment as it’s not putting toxic gases in the air. EVs run solely on electricity, whereas internal combustion engines run off gasoline. Electric cars have many environmental benefits, as well as plug-in hybrids and hybrids! 

Non-local emissions 

Electric cars can produce some emissions. They do this because they run on electricity, which can come from fossil fuels. It also can come from renewable energy like solar, hydroelectric, or wind. It depends on a few factors to determine if your electricity produces clean emissions. 

• Where you live can determine whether your EV is genuinely eco-friendly. Did you know that in the Midwest of America, they use a lot of fossil fuels to generate electricity? So, driving an electric car isn’t as eco-friendly as a suburban city like Clermont, Florida. 

Batteries 

The batteries that power Clermont Toyota electric vehicles are made from lithium-ion batteries, similar to the ones in your electronics, such as your smartphone, tablet, and laptop. It takes a lot of electricity to generate one of these batteries, resulting in more emissions being produced. However, that’s not to say that it isn’t more and equal to the level of gas emissions in cars. In addition, these batteries are hard to recycle and reuse. However, there is a progression towards figuring out better ways to do so. 

Want to check out an environmentally friendly car in person? Visit Toyota of Clermont 

We offer electrified options like hybrids and plug-in hybrids here at Toyota of Clermont. So please take a look and Shop our inventory online or visit our dealership today for the best financing options in the area. We’re open seven days a week with late hours for your convenience at 16851 State Road 50 Clermont, FL, 34711. 

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