The study also measured the impact of increasing numbers of plug-in hybrid vehicles over the next 40 years, including the environmental benefits of using large vehicle fleets powered by electricity from the grid as their primary fuel source. The report also found that by using electricity produced from diverse domestic resources, plug-in cars can reduce U.S.
The study simulates emissions and air quality impacts of a significant shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles and equipment. A 2015 study conducted by Electric Power Research Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council found that widespread use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles could dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve ambient air quality.
