Earth Day: How EVs Impact the Environment

With Earth Day around the corner, it’s an excellent time to consider the impact our day-to-day lives have on the planet. Are we doing our part to protect and preserve the beautiful world around us?

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, serves to underline the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability. At McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat in Springdale, Arkansas, we’re passionate about contributing to a safer, healthier community.

If you’re looking for a green vehicle, we offer a range of plug-in hybrids aimed at reducing emissions and saving you money at the pump. However, we’re also thrilled about the arrival of all-new fully electric vehicles, such as the 2025 Ramcharger and the 2025 Charger Daytona. But how do EVs really impact the planet? Are they genuinely better for the environment? Let’s dive into the benefits of making the switch to an electric vehicle.

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Electric vehicles boast a significantly smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional gasoline cars, even when factoring in the electricity used for charging and battery manufacturing. With no tailpipe emissions, EVs produce lower levels of greenhouse gases, contributing to a cleaner atmosphere. 

On average, an electric vehicle emits less than half the CO2 of a similarly-sized gas or diesel-powered vehicle. This not only benefits the climate but also prioritizes public health, reducing asthma-related conditions and lowering long-term healthcare costs.

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EVs also require fewer natural resources, resulting in reduced emissions from oil drilling. A gas-powered car can consume up to 7,000 gallons of oil throughout its lifetime — when stacked, all those oil drums would be as tall as a 25-story building! Meanwhile, the majority of an electric vehicle’s battery can be reused and recycled. 

Electric motors are significantly more efficient than combustion engines, too. An EV can convert up to 85% of the energy it consumes into motion, while combustion engines convert less than 40%.

How We Can Make Electric Vehicles Even Better

In honor of Earth Day, we encourage you to do some further research and consider the positive impact electric vehicles can have on the environment. The team at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat is committed to promoting greener, more sustainable vehicles. By making the switch to EVs, we can collectively work towards a cleaner future for generations to come. Visit us in Springdale, Arkansas, to explore our range of eco-friendly vehicles!

 

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