Electric Vehicle Reports

A series of reports illustrating the urgency of a widespread and rapid transition to zero-emission vehicles, coupled with clean, non-combustion electricity, to protect health across the United States.

The American Lung Association is working to make transportation pollution-free across the country.

A nationwide shift to zero-emission technologies, like electric cars and trucks, will bring major public health benefits through cleaner air and reduced climate pollution. The move toward cleaner transportation is already underway, supported by policymaker leadership, infrastructure investments, and growing demand for healthier, lower-polluting options. Continued progress is essential to protect public health and ensure all communities can benefit from cleaner air.

Clean vehicle standards are one of the most important tools we have to cut traffic pollution and protect public health. But EPA is now working to delay or weaken standards that would make cars, trucks and buses less polluting, putting communities at greater risk from unhealthy air.

Add your name today to urge EPA to keep strong vehicle pollution protections in place.

Our reports show the health benefits of a zero-emission future.

Boosting Health for Children

Benefits of Zero-Emission Transportation and Electricity

Highlights that a widespread shift to zero-emission vehicles and electricity could significantly decrease the health risks for children in the United States.

Released February 2024

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Driving to Clean Air

Health Benefits of Zero-Emission Cars and Electricity

Highlighting the benefits that a widespread transition to zero-emission passenger vehicles and electricity would have on health.

Released June 2023

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Delivering Clean Air

Health Benefits of Zero-Emission Trucks and Electricity

Focusing attention of the health benefits of zero-emission technologies along major U.S. trucking routes.

Released October 2022

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Zeroing in on Healthy Air

Health and Climate Benefits of Zero-Emission Transportation and Electricity

Shows the public health and climate benefits if the U.S. accelerates a widespread transition to a zero-emission transportation sector, coupled with non-combustion, renewable electricity sources like wind and solar.

Released March 2022

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  • Prior research on zero-emission technologies
    Previous report: “The Road to Clean Air,” released in 2020. This report uses different methodology from “Zeroing in on Healthy Air,” “Delivering Clean Air” and “Driving to Clean Air.”

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