Study shows electric vehicles can have positive impact on air quality and public health in some cities, but not all
"However, due to the complex atmospheric chemistry and unique meteorological and geographical conditions of Los Angeles, complete electrification might lead to increased concentrations of secondary aerosols, potentially causing adverse impacts on human health and the economy by raising mortality rates," he added."This underscores the need for region-specific environmental regulations.
"The four largest U.S. cities have distinct anthropogenic sources of air pollutants and greenhouse gases," said Yunsoo Choi, corresponding author and professor of atmospheric chemistry, AI deep learning, air quality modeling and satellite remote sensing."Each city requires unique regulations or strategies, including different scenarios for the adoption of electric vehicles, to reduce concentrations of these pollutants and greenhouse gases effectively.
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