Clean Air Benefits from Electric Vehicles
Research Report
Clean Air Benefits from Electric Vehicles: Potential impacts of additional electric vehicles in City of Campbell River, the Peace River Region and City of Richmond
Alison Bailie
The Pembina Institute
Copyright Date: Mar. 1, 2013
Published by: Pembina Institute
Pages: 35
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https://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep00195
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  1. Front Matter
    Front Matter (pp. II-II)
  2. Table of Contents
    Table of Contents (pp. III-IV)
  3. Executive summary
    Executive summary (pp. 1-3)
  4. 1. Introduction
    1. Introduction (pp. 4-9)

    Local governments are looking for options to improve air quality in their communities and to contribute to mitigation of global climate change. Increased use of electric vehicles is one of many potential solutions for local governments. The research in this proposal will help local governments understand the extent to which electric vehicles can contribute to improved air quality in their communities

    The overall goal of the project is to conduct research on air quality benefits of electric vehicles as a means to help manage air quality in B.C. communities. This research has the objective to:

    Estimate air quality impacts for...

  5. 2. Research approach
    2. Research approach (pp. 10-16)

    This report includes results from modelling the impacts in two municipalities (Campbell River and Richmond) and one regional district (Peace River). These communities have shown support for electric vehicles through engaging in planning processes for EV charging stations. Campbell River has run its own planning process, while staff at Dawson Creek and Fort St. John developed an EV charging station planning workshop that covered the Peace River Region. Richmond is supporting a regional process through Metro Vancouver.

    The three communities provide a mix of urban and rural locations, with temperate and northern climates.

    Pembina’s stock turnover model is designed to...

  6. 3. Results
    3. Results (pp. 17-23)

    The federal government regulations for passenger automobiles and light trucks are expected to significantly reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions. Table 7 shows the estimated GHG emissions for British Columbia’s vehicle stock, based on fuel efficiency improvements included in the regulations (see section 2.2.1). The GHG emissions intensity (grams of CO2e / kilometre) of the total vehicle stock is expected to decrease by 38% for passenger cars and 40% for light trucks between 2012 and 2035. Note that emissions for electric vehicles are zero, since these values include only vehicle operations.

    Reaching the EV stock share outlined under Campbell River’s...

  7. 4. Next steps and recommendations
    4. Next steps and recommendations (pp. 24-25)

    This research shows that EVs can contribute to reducing GHGs and local air pollutants in B.C. communities. The reductions are modest in 2020 but would grow over time.

    Reaching the environmental benefits identified in this report will require additional actions to support electric vehicles. Auto manufacturers and battery developers are striving to produce EVs with lower capital costs and a wider range of performance features. The public sector can also support EVs through policies and incentives.

    Many communities in B.C. have taken steps to reduce barriers to EVs by citizens, businesses and visitors. In particular, 562 EV charging stations that...

  8. Appendix A. Life Cycle Analysis
    Appendix A. Life Cycle Analysis (pp. 26-29)
  9. Appendix B. Caveats
    Appendix B. Caveats (pp. 30-31)