127 Autonomous Electric Transport Should Save The ~10,000 US Lives Per Year Lost To Vehicle Emissions Air pollution from gas-powered passenger vehicles is associated with 9,700 deaths in the US annually. According to ARK’s research, autonomous electric vehicles should prevent ~10,000 deaths in 2030.* Incremental Lives Saved In The US By Lower Emissions Associated With Electric And Autonomous Vehicles 12,000 IS X 10,000 A d T e O id B o RO Av 8,000 hs at e 6,000 D f O r e 4,000 b m u N 2,000 - 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 *This analysis is based on ARK’s autonomous electric vehicle adoption forecast and adjusted for population growth. Sources: ARK Investment Management LLC, 2024. This ARK analysis is based on a range of underlying data from external sources, including Thakrar et al. 2020, which may be provided upon request. Forecasts are inherently limited and cannot be relied upon. For informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any particular security. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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