Seite - 60 - in Water, Energy, and Environment - A Primer

Energy storage capability is an important consideration for EVs because mobility range is directly connected to total electric energy stored. If the source of battery-charging electricity is renewable, and not fossil fuel, harmful emissions can be reduced significantly. It should also be noted that more than 90%of all household trips in theUS andmany other countries are under 100miles,wellwithin the rangeof currently available EVs, and longer-range vehicles are on the near horizon. Water,Energy, andEnvironment–APrimer60