Electricity
Electricity is considered an alternative fuel under the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Electricity can be produced from a variety of energy sources, including oil, coal, nuclear energy, hydropower, natural gas, wind energy, solar energy, and stored hydrogen. Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are capable of drawing electricity from off-board electrical power sources (generally the electricity grid) and storing it in batteries. Fuel cell vehicles use hydrogen to generate electricity onboard the vehicle.
In PEVs, onboard rechargeable batteries store energy to power one or more electric motors. Vehicles that run only on electricity produce no tailpipe emissions, but there are upstream emissions associated with the production of electricity.
Fueling PEVs with electricity is currently cost effective compared to using gasoline, but PEVs typically cost more to purchase. Electricity for charging vehicles is especially cost effective if drivers are able to take advantage of off-peak residential rates offered by many utilities. Electricity costs can vary by region, type of generation, time of use, and access point. Learn about factors affecting electricity prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Electricity can be used to power all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles directly from the power grid. Vehicles that run on electricity produce no tailpipe emissions. The only emissions that can be attributed to electricity are those generated in the production process at the power plant. Check out the links below for more information!
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has a comprehensive website for interested EV buyers that includes available electric vehicles and the Sacramento Area dealers that have received special training to assist potential EV buyers.
Check it out at: https://smud.plugstar.com/
EV Life
Plug-In America
Plug-In America's List of EVs
Drive Clean California
Veloz "How Can I Save"
Alternative Fuel Data Center Information on Electricity
EV Fleet Charging Guidebook
How is Electricity Generated in Your State?
Environmental Defense Fund’s Fleet Electrification Solutions Center
In PEVs, onboard rechargeable batteries store energy to power one or more electric motors. Vehicles that run only on electricity produce no tailpipe emissions, but there are upstream emissions associated with the production of electricity.
Fueling PEVs with electricity is currently cost effective compared to using gasoline, but PEVs typically cost more to purchase. Electricity for charging vehicles is especially cost effective if drivers are able to take advantage of off-peak residential rates offered by many utilities. Electricity costs can vary by region, type of generation, time of use, and access point. Learn about factors affecting electricity prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Electricity can be used to power all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles directly from the power grid. Vehicles that run on electricity produce no tailpipe emissions. The only emissions that can be attributed to electricity are those generated in the production process at the power plant. Check out the links below for more information!
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has a comprehensive website for interested EV buyers that includes available electric vehicles and the Sacramento Area dealers that have received special training to assist potential EV buyers.
Check it out at: https://smud.plugstar.com/
EV Life
Plug-In America
Plug-In America's List of EVs
Drive Clean California
Veloz "How Can I Save"
Alternative Fuel Data Center Information on Electricity
EV Fleet Charging Guidebook
How is Electricity Generated in Your State?
Environmental Defense Fund’s Fleet Electrification Solutions Center