Both the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf comes in this month, it is worth having a look at some of the myths are to take regarding electric cars.
First, the repeated myth that the electrical network can not handle it. The power companies have been working for years for these vehicles to enter the grid and not to power outages. Most home-charging stations will only work outside of peak hours. In 2011, "smart" chargers poised to hit the market and will decide for you when to recharge. It will be based on the way to work, local prices and demand in your area.
The next big concern with electric cars is that your electricity bill skyrocket. Granted, it will go. However, you are looking at paying an extra $ 27 (approx) per month for electricity, but you will save about $ 97 gas (which is the comparison of an electric car with a battery only car that goes 12,000 miles per year). If you are in off hours charging time, it is more efficient and cheaper (especially if you use able a smart charger).
Electric cars make emissions worse. I really do not understand where this myth comes from that an electric car is 35% - 60% less CO2 than a normal car to Electric Power Research Institute. A further advantage is that the gas is usually of refined oil imported. Power comes from domestic sources.
Next, they will not succeed because they did not in the past. The story is not always doomed to repeat itself. The technology of the batteries has finally do with what we are capable of using cars now caught. A growing pressure to do something about climate change and energy independence, greatly improved technology and support of the auto industry makes this a perfect time to introduce electric cars.
The discounts on these cars only benefit the rich. Right now, the federal government is offering a tax credit of up to $ 7,500 on the first 200,000 buyers of each model (leaf or volt). Everyone can take advantage of this tax credit.
Eventually you run out of battery power and stranded. This is really only an issue for the cars that are fully electric. But as long as you are connected close enough to an electrical outlet, you can plug in. A full charge will take about 10 hours, unless you are a home charging stations (Then you have about half the time looking). The federal government also plans to spend $ 115 million to help cities set up 15,000 Pay as you go chargers. In public areas
We are coming to the end of the gasoline internal combustion engines. Electric cars are no longer something you just do not see in cartoons. Every major automaker has some plans for electric or hybrid plug-offers in the next few years. Ford is also looking for a fully electric version of the Focus for next year! If you are in the market for a new car, make sure that you are on the market, the car, to get the best for your needs., The new electric cars and other hybrids
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