For several years now, thermal cars have been in the center of attention of the authorities and other large European organizations. Indeed, they have long been blamed for all sorts of evils, and in particular for contributing heavily to global warming and increasing pollution-related deaths. However, it is important to qualify, although many other elements are also large emitters of greenhouse gases, such as heating or maritime transport, among others. However, according to Santé Publique France, approx 40,000 deaths will be associated with fine particles every year, especially in cities.

There is one exception to the end of sales of diesel cars in 2035, voted by the European Parliament: luxury cars (Ferrari, etc.). Of course, there are not many of them, so the emissions will be limited, but for the symbol and social justice will have to be ironed pic.twitter.com/6gPS9lc6ZE

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Is electricity magic?

But in fact, this is an estimate that can be distorted later. Fortunately, a team of researchers from the University of Southern California decided to investigate this question to find out if electric cars really have a positive effect on people’s health. For this, the scientists studied the sales figures of these cars and compared them with the air pollution figures in individual cities. And the result is quite clear. Indeed, adding 20 electric cars per 1,000 inhabitants could reduce the average annual level of nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere by 0.41 parts per billion.

Real influence

Even better, that would be too decrease by 3.2% the number of people who would end up in emergency rooms due to air pollution. There are really many symptoms, including asthma. However, this study should be taken with a grain of salt. This shows that the most affluent areas will be affected. Indeed, it is there that we find the greatest concentration of electric vehicles due to their high price.