Electric charging stations for the electric cars have already been built in several cities including Flint, Michigan. Are you prepared to purchase your electric car?
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1. First Electric Car
Did you know that the first electric card was developed around 1832 by Robert Anderson. According to energy.gov it was not until the 1870’s or later that electric cars became practical.
2. Electric vs Gas
By 1905 the vast majority of motorists owned gasoline cars, which were faster and more powerful than electric cars and could travel much farther between refueling stops according to americanhistory.si.edu. Could this be another classic example of wanting something quickly as oppose to waiting? Someone has made the statement that we live in a microwave society. We want things right now not later.
3. Charging Station locations in Flint
Flint has several electric car charging stations at Consumers Energy, Patsy Lou Automotive Group, Sloan Museum and a few others. Now according to chargehub.com there are several locations throughout Michigan which include Detroit with 335 stations, Ann Arbor with 181 stations, Grand Rapids with 108 stations, Lansing with 106 stations, and Traverse City with 79 stations.
4. Battery
Did you know that in Norway only 20% of cars on the road are electric and in Australia, fewer than 100,000 out of 20 million registered vehicles are battery-powered according to conversation.com. They further add that we are wrestling with the emerging concerns about the batteries; the performance of lithium batteries in an electric vehicle can degrade to 70-80% of full capacity within six to 10 years.
5. Extreme Heat
There are still various problems of the electric car just as the cars that use gasoline. These problems will need to be addressed. Extreme heat can affect how far an electric vehicle travels on a charge and the EV (electrical vehicle range) begins to drop at a temperature of about 85 degrees according to a new study form the Seattle-based battery health data company. This is mentioned at ny1.com.
6. Benefits of an Electric Car
There are, however, some benefits of driving an electric car such as it is energy efficient, it can reduce emissions, and electric cars can require lower maintenance according to energysage.com.
7. Expense
Electric vehicles have a higher sticker price than traditional gasoline-powered cars, but according to cnbc.com. Electric vehicles may be a better financial deal for you over the long haul because maintenance, repair and fuel costs tend to be lower than those for gas cars. So it really looks like the electric vehicles are becoming a reality for the future. I believe just like with any other new products eventually the prices will come down.
As a young child I remember that my father did not own a car, although our neighbors did and I would ride with them and their children to different events. I remember where ever I wanted to go my father would take me on the bus and I enjoyed that. He would take me to the fair, to the doctor, and wherever I wanted to go. He worked as a porter at the train station. I would even ride the train to Chicago to see my aunt. I remember the train station had a distinct smell.
I remember there was no busing at that time for school. I started school at age 4 and would walk about 3-4 blocks. My grandmother would walk me I was so independent I told her I could walk by myself she did not have to go, but she would not hear of it. She made sure she walked with me.
8. Lithium Battery Fires
According to cosmosmagazine.com lithium batteries can occasionally catch fire while charging, or after being damaged. They’re prone to a process called “thermal runaway”: a chain reaction that happens inside the battery that releases heat. They further add that electric car fires are extremely rare.
9. Best Electric Cars
Do you know some of the best electric cars? They are as follows according to cars.unnews.com #1 2023 Hyundai which as a wealth of standard features with excellent driving range, #1 Luxury Vehicle is BMW 2023 is the halo sedan with high-end luxury, #1 Electric SUV is the 2023 Kia which has a fun driving dynamic and a wealth of technology, Luxury Electric SUV #1 2023 Rivian which has an upscale spacious cabin, and the Electric pickup Truck #1 2023 Rivian which has comfortable and high-tech cabins.
10. Electric Cars and the Future
Have you asked the question, “What is the future of electric cars?” The future of electric cars relies on many factors such as fleet turnover, auto manufacturer conversions, legislation, and infrastructure. This is talked about at progressive.com. They further add that range anxiety is a concern for consumers as to whether an electric vehicle will run out of battery power and leave them stranded, but this fear could lesson as more charging stations become available.
That does make since, because when gasoline cars were first invented, it took time for the gas stations to be be built and become available. Even though gas stations have slightly changed from having full service to self-service presently there are gas stations seemingly on almost every corner or at least close by. There are even gas stations now on the toll-roads and many of them no longer have a live person at the booth, but rather there is just the machine there to instruct you. Better yet some toll booths in Florida will just take a picture of your license plate and mail the bill for the toll. Things have really changed.
So again I ask you when will you purchase your electrifying electric car? Maybe you have no plans to purchase one. Leave me your thoughts.
Sources:
Timeline: History of the Electric Car
Why Most Motorists Preferred Gasoline Cars
Flint, Michigan Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Info
Extreme heat can reduce Electric Vehicle battery range by 31%, study says
The Pros and cons of electric cars
Are gas-powered or electric vehicles a better deal? Evs may win out in long run, experts say
Explainer: Electric vehicle fire risks
Best Electric Vehicles of 2023 and 2024
What is the future of electric cars?
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6 comments:
Hello Betty! I found you on the Inspire Me Monday link-up! To answer your question, no, we don't plan to buy an electric vehicle, unless it's a golf cart! They are pretty neat, but they are very expensive, and the charging would be a big issue (not to mention the batteries exploding).
I hope you check out my blog! Great article, btw!
~Sally
I think there are a lot of problems to be solved before they are very practical for the average person.
Thanks for stopping by Sally. I hear you loud and clear.
I agree with you Donna. There are still more problems to be solved with electrical vehicles.
Such an interesting topic. We had extreme cold here this winter, and a lot of electric cars' batteries didn't make it. I'm mostly reticent of electric cars because of their inability to go long distance (like a 10-hour drive). It will be interesting to see the innovations in 2 or 5 or 10 years. Thanks for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #26 linkup. Hope to see you there next week, too.
I agree with you Jennifer. There is this big push for Electric Cars, but the demand is low. Also, there is so much more that is unknown about the electric cars. Seemingly the Electric Cars are produced and the figuring out of how to maintain them is coming after rather than before.
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