Zero-Emission Vehicles

Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) are automobiles that produce no exhaust emissions from the onboard source of power. This category primarily includes electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and certain other forms of transportation that do not emit pollutants during operation. ZEVs are designed to reduce environmental impact, particularly regarding air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to efforts aimed at combating climate change and improving urban air health. The term emphasizes the absence of harmful emissions from the vehicle itself, although it is important to consider the sources of energy used to generate the electricity or hydrogen that powers these vehicles, as they may still have indirect emissions associated with their production and use.