https://data.ny.gov/d/w4pv-hbkt/visualization
https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/ChargeNY/Support-Electric/Map-of-EV-Registrations
The goal for this page is to track the current amount of vehicle registrations by fuel type in a few broad categories, fossil fueled, hybrids, and EVs. New vehicle sales will also be tracked by these categories. A car buying guide will be made and EV charging locations will be tracked. Some measure of EV charger adequacy will need to be generated and measured.
The terminology over different types of electrified vehicles can get confusing. I would like to explain these types, and make recommendations on which vehicles to purchase. There are also various ways to impact the supply chain and get gas powered cars off the street. The most impactful is new car sales, but you can also have an impact down the supply chain, such as buying used hybrids and sending a signal to new buyers that their purchase won't depreciate.
Traditional Hybrids have a full gasoline engine and use an electric motor to generate electricity from braking. This is stored in a small battery and used to move the vehicle from a stop, then the engine takes over. It is the cheapest way to reduce emissions in vehicles, eliminates idling and ineffciency during stop and go traffic.
Plug in hybrids have a full gasoline engine and can operate without electricity, but have a plug so you can charge the battery. They have an electric range of ~10-60 miles, so they can go electric for an entire commute, but will rely on gasoline for larger trips. This is a great option if you want to reduce emissions signficantly, but don't want to shell out the money or have the range anxiety of a full electric vehicle.
"Full" EVs only use electricity to operate and completely eliminate the need for fossil fuels in personal transportation. I encourage this purchase for those who can afford it and can don't mind renting or having a separate vehicle for cross country road trips. Eventually all vehicles will be EVs, this will require charging and electric generation infrastructure to be built in large quantities.