The number of vehicles powered by electricity has been growing steadily in Utah, but they’re still only 1.6% of new vehicles sold in the state. Eventually, they’ll have an impact on air quality, but that’s years away. A new research report from Utah Foundation shows there may be opportunities to have a bigger impact sooner by focusing on trucks and buses powered by electricity or other alternative fuels such as natural gas.
In this edition of Utah Thrives, we’ll hear from Utah Foundation President Peter Reichard, KNRS talk host Rod Arquette, State Representative Stephen Handy and Brett Brown with Dominion Energy.
