Electric Cars
Electric powered vehicles followed the use of energy from steam, until the industry changed to combustion engine vehicles, which we have been reliant on for the past over 100 years. Electric cars run off of a rechargeable battery powered electric motor. These cars emit zero pollution, are quick, efficient, and generally cheaper to run and maintain. The methods used to produce the power for these cars have been found to be more efficient than that of combustion engine vehicles.
- Recharging a car battery is as easy as pulling into your own driveway. Electric car batteries recharge just like you would recharge a cell phone; they plug into your wall. It typically takes overnight to fully charge your cars battery in a normal wall outlet; however the cars can be fully charged in approximately 3 hours if you use 220Volt dryer or stove outlet.
- Also, in areas such as California and Oregon, as well as London UK, the governments have implemented public charging stations, which is the electric version of a gas station.
- Electric cars are making a comeback today. General Motors is introducing the Chevrolet Volt in 2010 (2011 for the Canadian market) which will be a mainstream mass produced fully electric family sedan.The Ontario goverment is also giving a $10,000 rebate for those who purchase a Volt. The Volt is expected to be priced in the $40,000 range.
- Also, Tesla Motors currently sells an all electric roadster (two seat sports car) which has similar performance as a Lotus Elise, but uses zero gas and has zero emissions. Due to the popularity of this car, Tesla has introduced a 4 door family sedan using the same technology which will be released in 2011.
- Nissan has an all-electric car called the LEAF which is doing to be among the cheaper electric vehicles available in our market. The LEAF is expected to debut in early 2011
- Volvo has also announced an electric vehicle being available for sale by this fall (2010).
- Currently there are 15 major auto manufacturers investing in electric vehicle technology. Some will introduce EV's sooner than later but it is almost certain that there will be more EV's to come in the near future.
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