EV Incentives Encourage Gas Guzzler Conversion
Governments in the US are looking to incentivize the small percentage of drivers who use the most gas to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. Research shows that the top 10% of drivers in the US use almost one-third of the nation's gas, burning on average 1,500 gallons of gas a year compared with regular users' 409. However, some experts believe that such programs are too early as there is not yet enough awareness of the cost-savings EVs could represent for people who drive a high number of miles.