How Electric Cars Correlate With Green Technology
Posted on July 7th, 2010 in Travel And Leisure, Vehicles | No Comments »
Electric cars are seen as a perfect solution to the dependency on oil and gasoline. While they aren’t the perfect cure, electric cars are seen as a green solution that can change the way that energy is used around the world.
The major selling point of an electric car is that it greatly reduces the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. Some argue that there are zero emissions, but in reality this depends on the method in which the electricity that powers the car was generated. Electricity from wind and solar energy would be clean, whereas a coal factory would still contribute to pollution.
The electric vehicle may not be cheap, but it is most definitely efficient when it comes to fuel. Gasoline can cost several hundred dollars for a trip across the United States, while an electric vehicle could make the trip for about ten times less. Electricity is cheaper to obtain, but just isn’t as abundant in fuel stations around the nation.
A relaxing ride is something of dreams; something that luxury cars offer for the wealthy. An electric vehicle doesn’t have the same hard vibrations and noises that a gasoline motor does. As a result, the electric vehicle will be almost unnoticed during the drive. Electric cars also have a smoother ride as a result. The extra price for electric vehicles isn’t worth the luxury alone, but it’s a selling point for anyone who appreciates harmony.
Saving money on the high price of electric vehicles is possible, but not to the effect of putting them in an affordable range for the average family. Current electric vehicles might cost as much as a house in a nice area, even with the tax credit that can account for several thousand dollars. It won’t sway a decision, but it’s nice to get a tax credit for something you were going to buy anyway.
All the selling points of the electric vehicle discussed are the high points- there are the lows as well. Electric vehicles run into the problem of generating little heat while the motor is being run. Gasoline motors are excellent at generating heat because of their design, but electric motors will take extra energy to generate heat and air conditioning. Current workarounds might demand that the owner heat or cool the car while still being charged and leave after it’s acceptable.
In Conclusion
The time will come when electric cars dominate the automotive industry. With current lag in adoption of electric car standards, it may be a decade before the electric car can be afforded by everyone. The good news is that it’s a countdown, and not a matter of if it can happen at all.
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