A healthier way to travel
In the United States, transportation is the main source of air pollution, and this can cause health problems for citizens. Various studies have revealed that this pollution contributes to an increase in premature death, heart disease, depression and even an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. However, millions of people use their cars every day to get to work or simply to get around.
In this context, theAmerican Lung Association has conducted a study to determine the health benefits if everyone in the United States made the transition to electric cars. In fact, by 2022, no fewer than 733,346 clean vehicles were soldan increase of an increase of 60% on the previous yeara curve that will continue to grow over the years.
Like the European Union, the United States will also be introducing an "Advanced Clean Cars II" standard.Advanced Clean Cars II"The aim is to sell only new clean vehicles from 2035 onwards. Many states have already come out in favor of this decision, including California and Oregon. So we can only wonder what health benefits electric cars will bring us.
Improved quality of life
So, according to in-depth research by the American Lung Association, the use of electric cars will bring about significant changes in the physical health and respiratory illnesses of Americans as early as 2050.
The first major benefit would be a reduction of 90,000 premature deaths caused by fine-particle pollution contaminating the lungs. We note that 35% of Americans live in areas with unhealthy air qualityThat's nearly 120 million people exposed to this pollution. In France, 40,000 people die prematurely as a result of air pollution, according to estimates by Santé Publique France.
At the same time, we'll avoid 2.2 million asthma attacks caused by an overly polluted environment. Asthma is a common respiratory illness that can be triggered or aggravated by air pollution, including fine particles, toxic gases and allergens in the air.
These figures highlight the importance of a transition to electric cars for the health of Americans. But it also helps us understand the benefits it would have on a global scale, and how it could improve the quality of life of all those people who come into contact with its fine particles and CO2 emissions.
In conclusion
This study highlights the considerable benefits of the energy transition for improving our quality of life. This study can be echoed in the implementation of new low-emission zones (ZFE), in France, to regulate pollution caused by CO2 emissions and fine particles from the use of vehicles running on petrol or diesel fuel. By limiting the presence of combustion-powered vehicles in these zones, we can significantly reduce pollutant emissions and improve the quality of the air we breathe.
