electric cars
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- March 25, 2013
Although electric vehicles have a long history, they did not become popular until quite recently. Recent technological advances have made them more affordable while improving their performance, and the entire industry continues to grow at a breakneck pace.
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- December 27, 2012
Electric cars have been hailed as an answer to civilization's reliance on fossil fuels for a few years now. By itself, electricity produces no air pollution or greenhouse gases. It's cheaper to transport electricity on power lines than it is to drill, ship, refine, and transport gasoline to fill stations around the country.
Unfortunately, electric vehicles have some flaws that will need to be addressed in the next few years. Some of these issues stem from fundamental problems in the United States' energy infrastructure, and they will be difficult and costly to fix.
Initial Cost and Extended Savings
Electric cars may cost too much for the average driver. With an entry point of $27,700 after the federal tax credit, the base Nissan Leaf model is out of reach for many people. For comparison, a gasoline-powered Nissan Versa starts at just $11,990 and gets up to 40 highway mpg.
However, electric vehicles shine when it comes to operational cost. For somebody who drives an average of 15,000 miles
