And recent sales figures show we are doing just that.
Switching to electric cars is a modest lifestyle change that can make a significant impact on overall greenhouse gas emissions, says Brant Arthur of the Center for Climate Protection.

When EVs first came on the market, in 2010, significant rebates were offered to help spur sales. Those rebates have now been cut by half, but Ron Coury of North Bay Nissan in Petaluma says other motivations have taken their place.