1. Plug It In: Electric Vehicles as a Potential Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Strategy
Jeffrey Perlman, PP, AICP, LEED-AP North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority

2. Transportation Sector Accounts for Approximately 28% of the Region’s GHG Emissions (2006)

3. The NJTPA GHG Mitigation Plan
Developed an on-road mobile source GHG emissions baseline through 2050
Identified GHG reduction strategies tailored to northern New Jersey
Evaluated strategies at the regional, county, and municipal levels

4. Regional GHG Emissions Will Drop Even as Regional Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) Increases

5. Electric Vehicle Market Penetration Will Need to be Significant in Order to Achieve Meaningful GHG Emissions Reductions

6. Global Warming Response Act
Electric and Alternative Fueled Vehicles are Critical to Reducing GHG Emissions in Accordance with the
Global Warming Response Act
+2%
-34%
-53%
-62%
-68%

7. Conclusions
Increased efficiency of the Light Duty Vehicle fleet combined with aggressive deployment of EV and AFV result in the greatest GHG reductions
A mix of regional, state, and local programs and partnerships to expand the availability of charging infrastructure should be pursued
Continued or expanded Federal and state incentives/subsidies for EV purchases and private EVSE installation
Ultimately consumer decisions will be based on price, vehicle reliability, and potential savings

8. Visit the NJTPA Climate Initiative for more information
One Newark Center, 17th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
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