Cleaner air quality has emerged as a significant positive trend during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the environmental benefits of reduced vehicle emissions. Los Angeles, traditionally known for its poor air quality, experienced some of the cleanest air globally and its longest stretch of good air quality in over 25 years. Similar improvements were observed in New York, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, and Atlanta.

The urgent need to transition to electric transportation is supported by EPA data showing that tailpipe emissions contribute to over 50% of smog-forming pollution and about 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Converting from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial for maintaining these air quality improvements post-pandemic.

The impact of air quality on public health is significant. Harvard University research revealed that areas with higher pollution levels showed increased susceptibility to coronavirus, emphasizing the direct link between air quality and public health outcomes.

The transition to zero-emissions vehicles is already in progress, supported by expanding charging infrastructure nationwide. This shift represents a crucial step toward maintaining cleaner air quality and improving public health outcomes for future generations.

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