A report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) suggests that transitioning to 100% electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States by 2040 could prevent more than 100,000 premature deaths. The report highlights that air pollution from road transport currently contributes to over 41,800 premature deaths annually. The findings indicate that reducing internal combustion engines would lower airborne pollutants, which are linked to respiratory diseases such as asthma and other lung conditions. The report also notes that living near busy roads is associated with poorer health outcomes due to high concentrations of harmful combustion products.
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Study estimates over 100,000 lives could be saved by 2040 with full EV adoption in the US
A report by the International Council on Clean Transportation estimates that the US could save over 100,000 lives by fully adopting electric vehicles by 2040. The report links air pollution from road transport to significant health risks, including respiratory diseases.
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