A landmark MIT study debunks persistent myths about electric vehicles. No matter where you live or what your driving habits are, a battery electric vehicle is likely to have a smaller carbon footprint and cost less overall than a comparable gasoline-powered vehicle, according to a new analysis.

A landmark MIT study debunks persistent myths about electric vehicles. No matter where you live or what your driving habits are, a battery electric vehicle is likely to have a smaller carbon footprint and cost less overall than a comparable gasoline-powered vehicle, according to a new analysis.