Role Of EVs In Decreasing Carbon Emission

Raghav Mohan Bakshi Jul 28, 2022

Over the last ten years, the global use of vehicles has increased. They make travel easier, but they also have a negative impact on our environment and health. The majority of vehicles emit carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides, as well as pollutants associated with fuel. These emissions significantly impact air quality. According to expert studies, the road transportation sector emits 123 million tons of CO₂ every year. Furthermore, the widespread use of fuel and crude oil depletes natural resources even further.

As a result of rising pollution, global reforms have been implemented. Organisations are developing strategies to use eco-friendly practices to prevent natural resource depletion. In light of the impending environmental crisis, the Indian government participated in the 2015 Paris Climate Summit and pledged to uphold the climate goals for the next ten years. The movement to conserve finite natural resources pushed the adoption of battery-powered electronic mobility. In contrast, the EV market is rapidly expanding. Mordor Intelligence estimates that the Indian electric vehicle market will be worth USD 1,434.04 million in 2021 and will grow to USD 15,397.19 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 47.09 percent between 2022 and 2027.

The solutions will evolve in tandem with the industry. In addition to having lower fuel costs, EVs are a greener alternative to gas or diesel vehicles. The country's outlook will improve if emissions and natural resource depletion are reduced.

Electric Vehicles: An Understanding

Internal combustion engines (ICEs) in conventional vehicles burn fossil fuels such as gasoline or diesel. One or more electric motors in EVs are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which are also used in smartphones and laptops. Electric vehicles, like other electronic devices, require external power sources to charge. Other battery types use regenerative braking to charge or produce electricity from the vehicle's frictional energy. Lithium-ion batteries are often more efficient and less polluting than gasoline engines. Many are warrantied for 8 to 10 years of use.

EV batteries have access to power while driving, much like stopping at a gas station, thanks to a network of charging stations. How far an electric vehicle (EV) can travel between charging stations depends on its battery life. Extreme driving and weather conditions can also shorten an EV's range because they demand more power to compensate.

EVs might not have all the same parts as ICE cars because they use electricity instead of fossil fuels to power them. Take fuel tanks, fuel lines, and exhaust pipes as examples. Since most EVs don't emit carbon dioxide (CO₂), less air pollution is produced.

Cross-Border Benefits of Electric Vehicles

Automobile internal combustion engines (ICE) burn gasoline and diesel as fuel, emitting significant amounts of CO₂. As a result, it has a negative impact on the environment and contributes to global warming. Electric vehicles, such as cars, bikes, and scooters, are propelled by electricity. Traditional automobiles have fewer moving parts than electric vehicles. As a result, there is no noise and less friction. Furthermore, electric vehicles save fossil fuels while providing the most efficient transportation.

Electric vehicles with automatic transmission use a more environmentally friendly energy source. Most countries have reduced their reliance on fossil fuels for transportation and power generation, resulting in greener environments. With the gradual adoption of electric vehicles, this can eventually be accomplished in other countries as well. Internal combustion engine vehicles have a 51 per cent greater potential to contribute to global warming than battery-powered vehicles.

One of the major advantages of electric vehicles is that they emit almost no emissions, which reduces road temperature. This helps to reduce global warming even further. Furthermore, more electric vehicle manufacturers are employing environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques. The gradual adoption of recyclable materials used in electric vehicles will contribute to long-term carbon neutrality.

In other words, the transition to an electric mobility future does not need to wait for complete power sector decarbonisation because the benefits of a concurrently decarbonising grid can be realised gradually.

Way Forward

In this evolving era, it is more important than ever for our country to have widespread EV productivity to mitigate the effects of pollution and global warming. The market is expanding as a result of rising demand and a preference for safe environments. Coal power plants, on the other hand, are a significant source of pollution and environmental degradation in the country due to their widespread use. Because of its gradual adoption of electric vehicles, India is indeed reducing pollution caused by carbon emissions.