Full US EV Transition by 2040 Could Save Over 100,000 Lives, Study Finds

A new study suggests that transitioning the United States entirely to electric vehicles by 2040 could save more than 100,000 lives. The health benefits would stem primarily from the elimination of air pollution caused by combustion engines. Heavy-duty diesel vehicles such as trucks and buses are identified as the largest contributors to this pollution-related harm. Replacing these vehicles with electric alternatives is seen as especially critical to achieving the projected life-saving outcomes.