Electrifying Light Vehicles In The United States Shows Emission Reduction Potential For All Vehicle Types And Powertrains

31 Jan 2026 | Abstracted from Nature

BEVs have the lowest life‑cycle carbon footprint of all 2023 U.S. light‑duty vehicles, across every size and segment. Even under cold climates, fossil‑heavy grids, shorter lifetimes, or battery replacements, BEVs still emit ~30% less than ICE vehicles. Fully electrifying 2023 sales would cut fleet emissions 59% (820 Tg CO₂e), with the biggest gains from electrifying large SUVs and trucks.

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