Overview

• A network of sensors in the Bay Area shows electric vehicles have reduced carbon emissions by nearly 2% annually.
• UC Berkeley researchers attribute the decline in emissions almost exclusively to the rise in electric and hybrid vehicle purchases.
• Despite the progress, emissions need to be cut by around 3.7% annually to meet California's ambitious climate targets.
• The transition to zero-emission vehicles in transportation is seen as a key element in combating climate change.
• Experts call for expanding zero-emission technology to other sectors and increasing the adoption of electric vehicles.