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We had the solution to end our dependency on oil, we had the electric car and it worked amazingly. Purely electric cars, without the use of hydrogen, should be the route we should take. Big Oil companies and their connection with the auto industry and our government kept us from driving purely electric vehicles. Watch the documentary "Who Killed The Electric Car?"
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First, the inexpensive ones:
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Electric vehicle conversions (a gas car converted to run on electricity) are generally pretty inexpensive, and can be had for as little as $5000. You won't get the latest technology, so you'll have a limited driving range. But a conversion is a great way to 'get your feet wet' in electric vehicles. This is the sort of car I drive. It does freeway speeds, accelerates and handles fine, and looks like a normal car. I charge mine up at work so I have enough juice to run errands on the way home. Here's a link:
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http://www.squidoo.com/cheap-electric-ca...
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How about new tech electric cars? If you don't need to get on the freeway, you might like the ZAP. The ZAP is only $10,000 brand new. It's very cute, but tops out at about 45mph. It's not much bigger than a motorbike. Link:
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http://www.zapworld.com/zapworld.aspx?id...
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How about the ultimate EV? Take a look at a modern electric car:
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http://phoenixmotorcars.com/models/fleet...
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The Phoenix electric pickup truck - using new, advanced Altairnano batteries (based on research from MIT) - can:
-Travel up to 250 miles per charge
-Carry 5 passengers plus cargo at 95mph.
-Charges batteries in as little as TEN MINUTES.
-Has batteries that last 250,000 miles (never need replacement.)
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Now, as to performance - you can't beat the Tesla electric sports car - it does 130mph, and 0 to 60 in under 4 seconds. Driving range is 250 miles:
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http://www.teslamotors.com
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Don't listen to the oil-sponsored propaganda about EVs polluting. EVs are many times more efficient than gas cars, and so make much less pollution, even if dirty fuel is burned at powerplants.
There is actually an article on this called "Who Killed the Electric Car". It was very interesting. I will see if I can find the link to it for you.
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In addition, and a bit off the point of the question, the electric car is far from "ideal." The generation process and multiple conversions and transfers of the electricity also add to the losses and inefficiencies of the entire system. Anything that generates heat in an electrical system is wasting power, including the transformers on the poles, the electric motor in the car, and the generation stations themselves. Plus, the materials that make up the battery are toxic and require special handling after they expire, and the recharging times, while ever shortening, are too long to want to stop on the side of the road during a trip.
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I'm a car enthusiast and cars like the Tesla roadster are an inspiration to me - I like the theory behind the electric car, but I don't think it's the only, or even best, answer to oil dependency. That power has to come from somewhere, and there are only a few sources on the Earth capable of producing electricity. Imagine the power crisis if every automobile in the U.S. were linked to the electric grid. Power companies are already struggling to keep up with constantly increasing electric demands - adding millions of high-power-consumption automobiles will require vast improvements in the power infrastructure alone, not to mention the recharging stations necessary.
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in recent years advancements have been made in battery-electric cars. the EV-1 from GM is a good example that was ultimatly crushed in the end. it's amazing how much power the oil industry swings. however, not only the oil industry, auto industry and government are to blame, but the consumer as well for not supporting this technology. the battery electric would be ideal for those short trips to the store, coffee shops as well as work. an electric motor is many times more efficient compared to the auto engine, and it has one moving part compared to many moving parts in the auto engine.More Questions & Answers ...
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