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WHY GO ELECTRIC?
There are many reasons to switch from gasoline to electric when it comes to your vehicle.
- Increases energy security and reduces dependence on foreign oil
- Lowers greenhouse gas emissions
- Promotes transportation sustainability and lower costs
- Increases US competitiveness in manufacturing and technology innovation
- Creates quality jobs and economic growth
US ENERGY usage
These statistics from the US Energy Information Administration begin to demonstrate exactly how dependent the US is on petroleum.
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In 2009, about 51% of petroleum consumed by US was imported from foreign countries
- US consumes 20% of the 87 million barrels used per day in the world
- US transportation sector accounts for 27% greenhouse gases
- 72% of US petroleum is used for transportation (2009)
- 94% of transportation sector is supported by petroleum