"Electric vehicles in the United States save money on fuel and are less polluting than most gasoline-powered vehicles, even in places where electricity is made by burning coal, the Union of Concerned Scientists said in a report released on Monday."

"'Drivers should feel confident that owning an electric vehicle is a good choice for reducing global warming pollution, cutting fuel costs, and slashing oil consumption,' said Don Anair, a senior engineer on UCS's clean vehicles program.

UCS said the study is the first to analyze emissions from vehicles charged on a power grid of electricity made from fuels such as coal and natural gas."

Bernie Woodall reports for Reuters April 17, 2012. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Electric Cars Can Be No Better for Global Warming, in Some Cities" (Los Angeles Times) [3]

"How Green Are Electric Cars? Depends on Where You Plug In" (New York Times) [4]

"Study: Charging Up Electric Cars Could Create More Emissions Than Fueling Up" (Detroit Free Press) [5]

"The Best And Worst States To Charge an Electric Vehicle" (WonkBlog/Washington Post) [6]

"Benefit of Electric Cars Found To Vary by Location" (Bloomberg) [7]

"Electric Cars Cost $1,200 a Year Less to Run, Study Says" (Bloomberg) [8]

"Electric Cars Can Be No Better for Global Warming, in Some Cities" (Los Angeles Times) [3]

"Are EVs Worth It? Study Helps Calculate Savings on  Emissions, Fuel" (Christian Science Monitor) [9]