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		<title>Why You Should Start Considering Buying an Electric Car</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[First of all, you need to remember that electric cars are not a new idea. Many people who developed electric cars came and went and the idea of this car being the primary way for people to transport themselves didn’t really stick around for long. So, just why is it that the electric car concept [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First of all, you need to remember that electric cars are not a new idea. Many people who developed electric cars came and went and the idea of this car being the primary way for people to transport themselves didn’t really stick around for long. So, just why is it that the electric car concept is just becoming popular among a lot of people?<span id="more-681"></span></p>
<p>For starters, electric cars in the past weren’t that efficient. It had a lot of problems and it didn’t really provide the convenience that conventional gasoline powered cars provide.</p>
<p>Electric cars in the past were limited in range and the batteries needed to be charged for a long time in order for the car to be ready for driving again. However, thanks to the advancement of battery cell technology, you will see that electric cars overcame the range problem.</p>
<p>The batteries used in electric cars today are now a lot more powerful, lighter, and it can also be charged a lot faster. Because of these factors, electric cars can now go faster and it can also go a lot further.</p>
<p>This is one of the reasons why you should consider buying an electric car.</p>
<p>Another reason on why you should buy an electric car is that it is far easier to maintain than conventional cars. The electric motor has fewer moving parts than your conventional internal combustion engine. This means that there are fewer parts to break, which ultimately means that you don’t have to worry about maintenance.</p>
<p>Electric cars are also a lot safer. Why?</p>
<p>Well, you have to consider that gasoline is a highly volatile liquid which can eventually catch fire when exposed to open flame or even heat. Electric cars run purely on electricity, which means that it doesn’t have any stored gasoline. This means that it will lessen the chance of catching on fire when it gets involved in an accident as there are no fuel tanks to rupture and fuel lines to break.</p>
<p>Another reason why you should start considering buying an electric car for yourself and get rid of your old conventional car is the fact that global warming and climate change is becoming a very big issue today. No matter how small you may think it is, you will see that driving an electric car will help reduce the amount of greenhouse gas reaching the atmosphere, which will help with the global warming and climate change problem.</p>
<p>Electric cars are basically cleaner running cars. They are a hundred percent emission-free, which means that they do not burn any fuel at all.</p>
<p>Ever since 2005, the federal government is now providing tax incentives to individuals who owns and uses electric cars or hybrid vehicles. This will amount to savings that will be as high as thousands of dollars.</p>
<p>You will also find that some states encourage the use of electric cars. You will see that some states are actively encouraging people to go electric by granting exemption from carpool requirements restricting access to HOV lanes as well as free parking on pay lots and parking meters.</p>
<p>These are just some of the benefits that you will enjoy if you own and use an electric car. So, if you want to save money and at the same time, contribute something back to the environment, you may want to consider buying an electric car.</p>
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		<title>Why Should You Invest In Electric Cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We know for a fact that the economy of the country is performing rather poorly. And, you also need to consider that the recent fall in gas prices will not last that long. This is why you may want to start looking for a way to save money. And, one of the best ways to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We know for a fact that the economy of the country is performing rather poorly. And, you also need to consider that the recent fall in gas prices will not last that long. This is why you may want to start looking for a way to save money. And, one of the best ways to do so is by not purchasing gasoline for your car. So, just how can you do this without sacrificing the convenience of having a car?<span id="more-679"></span></p>
<p>The answer is really very simple. You may want to start investing in an electric car.</p>
<p>Today, you will find that more and more people are starting to see the great advantages of electric cars. Because of this, increasing numbers of people are now investing in one and are also selling their old gasoline powered cars.</p>
<p>You need to remember that electric cars run purely on electricity. It doesn’t need any gasoline in order for it to run. Instead of an internal combustion engine, electric cars are equipped with an electric motor. To power to the electric motor, the car will also be equipped with a series of heavy duty batteries.</p>
<p>It’s basically very much like your RC toy car but is a lot larger. You need to remember that electric cars have existed for a very long time. The concept or the idea of electric cars just came and went. It simply vanished and resurfaced again each time a new development was achieved in the electric car technology.</p>
<p>In the past, electric cars weren’t really efficient. It did have its advantages, but it didn’t really appeal to a lot of people because it was expensive and the conventional gasoline powered car was far more efficient to use and maintain.</p>
<p>However, thanks to modern technology, electric cars have surpassed its obstacles. Today, electric cars are a lot faster, more powerful, and are also a lot more efficient than ever before. In fact, when it comes to efficiency, it can equal or even surpass the conventional gasoline powered car.</p>
<p>The answer to the electric car problem was simply the batteries. Today, electric cars are equipped with advanced battery cell technology, which makes it more powerful and more efficient. The batteries for electric cars today are smaller, lighter, and more powerful than what was available in the past.</p>
<p>In addition to that, the batteries can be charged at a very fast rate compared to what was available in the past where you need at least 6 to 8 hours in order to get the batteries fully charged.</p>
<p>Another advantage of electric cars is that it is much cleaner than conventional vehicles. Because electric cars do not use gasoline or diesel to make it work, it does not emit any harmful gas or chemicals that can contribute to global warming and climate change.</p>
<p>Also, electric cars are far safer than conventional cars as far as getting involved in accidents are concerned. Why? Well, unlike conventional cars that carry volatile liquids on its gasoline tank and engine, electric cars do not.</p>
<p>As you can see, there are plenty of great advantages that electric cars can provide. These are just some of the reasons why you should invest in an electric car. With an electric car, you will not only save a lot of money, but you will also help save the environment.</p>
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		<title>Why Electric Cars Are Getting More and More Popular</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Electric cars are not entirely a new concept. In fact, people already started building electric cars decades ago. The idea of electric cars weren’t really popular back then and that it wasn’t really popular among the majority of the population. The problem with electric cars back then is that it was way too costly to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Electric cars are not entirely a new concept. In fact, people already started building electric cars decades ago. The idea of electric cars weren’t really popular back then and that it wasn’t really popular among the majority of the population. The problem with electric cars back then is that it was way too costly to build and maintain. In addition to that, the technology for large capacity power supply or batteries didn’t exist.<span id="more-677"></span></p>
<p>However, because of the concerns about global warming and the depletion and the rising cost of petroleum products, researchers and majority of the population are now getting the concept of electric cars and how it can get them to save a lot of money on gasoline as well as contribute to the overall well-being of the environment.</p>
<p>The biggest obstacle that electric cars need to go through today is the huge deterrence for the development and purchase of these cars. Thanks to the latest development and research on battery cells, most of the obstacles faced by electric cars are now a thing of the past.</p>
<p>New batteries are a lot smaller and are also stronger, longer lasting and it can also recharge a lot faster than in the past.</p>
<p>Because batteries used in electric cars today weigh less, the power as well as the range of electric cars has significantly increased. In fact, it is even possible to go on a cross country trip with your electric car in just a single charge.</p>
<p>The great thing about electric cars is that it is easier to maintain. The reason for this is that the engine for electric cars has fewer moving parts when compared to a gasoline engine. You have to keep in mind that fewer moving parts in a machine means that it is easier to maintain as there are fewer parts to break.</p>
<p>You also need to keep in mind that you no longer have to change the oil of the engine as oil will no longer be needed in the engine.</p>
<p>You should also consider the fact that electric cars will run silent as there is virtually no combustion going on inside the engine. At the most, all you will hear is a silent hum.</p>
<p>The government today is also very concerned with the environment and global warming. Because of this, the federal government is now offering tax credits for anyone who purchases and uses electric or hybrid cars. So, aside from saving money on gas, you will also save money on taxes when you buy an electric car.</p>
<p>You should also keep in mind that electric cars are cleaner when it runs. It is a 100 percent emission free car as they do not burn gasoline or any other type of petroleum to run the car. This means that there will be no byproducts produced by burning gasoline, which is pollution.</p>
<p>You also have to remember that producing electricity costs much less than producing, transporting, and refining petroleum products, such as gasoline and diesel. You can produce electricity through solar panels, wind mills and other types of renewable source of energy. And, in case you haven’t notice, gas prices today are continuing to fluctuate.</p>
<p>These are just some of the benefits and the reasons why electric cars are becoming more and more popular in today’s society. Aside from the huge savings you will get from gasoline expenses, you will also save a lot of money on maintenance as well as tax. In addition to that, you will also contribute to a cleaner environment.</p>
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		<title>Where to Buy an Electric Car</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Electric cars are increasingly becoming very popular among a lot of people today. Besides, because of the economy that the country is experiencing today as well as the unstable gasoline prices, you too would want to start saving money even if it means not driving your gas guzzling car. If you are considering buying an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Electric cars are increasingly becoming very popular among a lot of people today. Besides, because of the economy that the country is experiencing today as well as the unstable gasoline prices, you too would want to start saving money even if it means not driving your gas guzzling car. If you are considering buying an electric car, you may want to know more about electric cars in order for you to make the right decision when buying one.<span id="more-675"></span></p>
<p>First of all, you have to remember that electric cars use an electric motor for propulsion. It doesn’t use internal combustion engines like what you will find in conventional cars where controlled explosions of gasoline are the primary source of energy. All in all, this will mean that you don’t have to pay off another cent to buy gasoline in order to get your car to run. You don’t even need to stop in your local gas station ever again.</p>
<p>In the United States, you will see that you will be able to find electric cars almost anywhere. However, you may want to remember that you should first do a little research about a particular electric car in order for you to know if the car is indeed suited for your needs. Also, by researching, you will avoid getting ripped off or pay too much money for an electric car. Always keep in mind that the point of buying an electric car is to save money.</p>
<p>Although electric cars that are available today are indeed more expensive than your conventional car, you have to remember that it wouldn’t necessarily be that expensive. You need to keep in mind that you will find car dealers charging way too much on electric cars and a lot of people who don’t do their research or homework end up buying the electric car for way too much money.</p>
<p>This is basically why you have to familiarize yourself with the prices of electric cars. By doing so, you will be able to get the best deals out of the electric car you plan on buying.</p>
<p>You need to keep in mind that the technology for electric cars has come a long way. However, it is still in its infancy. The latest in battery cell technology to be used in electric cars have just been discovered. In the past, the batteries were really heavy and are not that efficient. Today, the batteries for electric cars are a lot more powerful, lighter, and you will be able to fully charge it at a shorter amount of time.</p>
<p>Electric cars may cost you more money than conventional cars. However, if you consider the gasoline prices that we have today as well as the state of the country’s economy, going electric is one of the best ways for you to save money.</p>
<p>Electric cars are extremely efficient. Although you can’t expect it to go from 0 to 60 in 6 seconds, it will get you to the places you want to go without having to stop and refuel in gasoline stations ever again.</p>
<p>So, if you are looking for a way to save money on gasoline, you may want to go electric. Aside from saving money, you will also see that with an electric car, you will also contribute to the overall well being of the environment by driving a vehicle that does not emit pollution.</p>
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		<title>The Reasons Why Electric Cars Are Fast Gaining Popularity</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why increasing numbers of people are becoming more and more interested in electric cars? It wasn’t that long ago when majority of people didn’t actually like the idea of electric cars. For starters, electric cars are slow moving and they have limited range.

However, you have to consider that these problems were [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered why increasing numbers of people are becoming more and more interested in electric cars? It wasn’t that long ago when majority of people didn’t actually like the idea of electric cars. For starters, electric cars are slow moving and they have limited range.<br />
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However, you have to consider that these problems were a thing of the past. Today, electric cars are far more advanced than you might imagine. Electric cars available today have improved speed and that it can now let you drive on long distances.</p>
<p>Thanks to the advancement of battery cell technology, the flaws that once plagued the electric car were no longer a problem.</p>
<p>For starters, the batteries being used for electric cars today are far lighter than what was available in the past. The batteries are also a lot more powerful and it can be charged a lot faster compared to older battery cell models.</p>
<p>Although we recently experienced a fall in fuel prices, which is great, you have to consider the fact that this really won’t last considering the state that the economy of the country is in today. It’s only a matter of time that gasoline prices will start to go up again, which is why you may want to try considering buying an electric car and get rid of your old gas guzzling one.</p>
<p>The main feature of the electric car is that it doesn’t use any gasoline at all. This means that when you own an electric car, you will never have to spend a single dollar on gasoline again in order for you to power your car. This is one of the reasons why the electric car is fast gaining popularity.</p>
<p>And, even if you do need to charge the batteries from time to time, you will find that the cost of charging the batteries of the electric car is less than buying gasoline. In fact, you will be able to go almost a hundred miles in a dollar’s worth of electricity.</p>
<p>Another reason why electric cars are now being preferred by a lot of people is that it is environment friendly. Because of climate change and global warming that we are currently experiencing today, more and more people are now growing more and more conscious as well as active when it comes to contributing to the environment.</p>
<p>Not only that people are beginning to realize the importance of recycling, but a lot of people are now realizing the importance of lessening carbon dioxide emissions.</p>
<p>Because electric cars don’t burn gasoline in order to make the wheels turn, electric cars do not emit harmful emissions that contribute to global warming and climate change.</p>
<p>Along with this fact, President Bush signed an agreement back in 2005 to provide tax relief to hybrid and electric car buyers and users. This is due to world political pressures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.</p>
<p>As you can see, there are so many reasons why electric cars are fast gaining popularity among a lot of people. So, if you want to save money on gasoline as well as on tax, you may want to consider buying an electric car.</p>
<p>Along with saving money on gasoline and tax, you will see that you will also be able to contribute to the environment by driving a car that does not produce harmful emissions that contribute to global warming and climate change.</p>
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		<title>PUMA: The New Electric Car to Watch Out For</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are wondering what the future of car holds, then you may want to take a look at Project PUMA by General Motors and Segway. These two companies have collaborated and developed a new kind of vehicle, which may become the personal transportation of the future. Short for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility, PUMA [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are wondering what the future of car holds, then you may want to take a look at Project PUMA by General Motors and Segway. These two companies have collaborated and developed a new kind of vehicle, which may become the personal transportation of the future. Short for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility, PUMA is basically one of those high tech projects that may seem too good to be true.<span id="more-665"></span></p>
<p>Try remembering the Segway scooter. The PUMA is basically a two passenger version of it.</p>
<p>Although PUMA is a prototype electric car, it’s not really long before we see it being used all over the city. Developed jointly by General Motors and Segway, PUMA offers one of the best electric cars you can ever ask for.</p>
<p>Why?</p>
<p>For starters, PUMA can go 35 miles per hour. For city driving, this speed is considered to be adequate. It also accommodates two passengers and a single charge can take you 25 to 35 miles per hour. The best thing about all this is that it will only cost you 60 cents to fully recharge the PUMA lithium-ion batteries.</p>
<p>As you can see, the cost for using PUMA is way less than using a conventional or even a hybrid car. Running purely on electricity, PUMA is really a green car that maximizes energy usage of the car itself to recharge the battery.</p>
<p>Because it doesn’t use gasoline or diesel or any other petroleum products, there is zero emission, which means that you will be able to contribute to a cleaner and greener environment.</p>
<p>PUMA features regenerative braking, which means that you will be able to recharge the batteries every time you step on the brakes. Instead of wasting precious energy when you brake, PUMA will save that energy and use it to charge the batteries.</p>
<p>Another great benefit that PUMA offers is that it uses its dynamic stabilization or balancing technology. This will allow the vehicle to balance itself on two wheels. It also has a zero turning radius which will let you spin around in place.</p>
<p>It also has a digital dashboard, which will display battery life and speed. In addition to that, it will also have the ability to send information from the vehicle to a handheld device wirelessly, such as your mobile phone or laptop.</p>
<p>PUMA is all about minimizing everything. It uses less space, less energy, less parts, and also creates zero emissions. Because of all these facts, PUMA is really a promising vehicle which will eventually become the future of transportation. It won’t be long where you will be able to see PUMA being driven by your neighbor all over the city.</p>
<p>In fact, General Motors plans to start mass producing PUMA by 2012. With all the benefits that PUMA has to offer, you can be sure that this project will become successful. So, the next time you imagine what the future of personal transportation will look like, you may want to imagine PUMA.</p>
<p>Through PUMA, you will be able to save a lot of money on gasoline. Because of its small size, the city will also benefit from lessening traffic jams and increase parking space.</p>
<p>PUMA will be more than just a project in the near future but it will likely be the primary method of transportation.</p>
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		<title>Electric Cars: Why This Type of Car Is Fast Becoming Popular</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[First of all, you may want to keep in mind that electric cars are not really a new concept. In fact, electric cars have been built ever since the first car was invented. So, just why haven’t this concept win the hearts of people when it provides so many benefits and also huge savings?
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First of all, you may want to keep in mind that electric cars are not really a new concept. In fact, electric cars have been built ever since the first car was invented. So, just why haven’t this concept win the hearts of people when it provides so many benefits and also huge savings?<span id="more-655"></span></p>
<p>For starters, electric cars back then were impractical. It was expensive and it was really inefficient considering the available technology back in the past. Gasoline powered cars were a lot cheaper and it was also far more efficient than electric cars. In addition to that, fuel prices were still low.</p>
<p>However, thanks to the advancement of technology, you will see that electric cars today are now far more efficient than it was before. The latest battery cell technology now made the electric car run faster and longer. In addition to that, charging the batteries is now easy. All you have to do is plug the car in your conventional home electric outlet and after an hour or two, it will be fully charged and will have enough power to go a hundred miles.</p>
<p>In the past, the biggest obstacle that electric cars faced was the range. However, thanks to battery cell research, this obstacle was overtaken. The batteries used in electric cars today are smaller, lighter, stronger, longer lasting, and it also has the ability to recharge faster than ever before.</p>
<p>In addition to advanced battery cell technology installed in the car, the car’s body itself is also state-of-the-art. The materials used are lighter, which means that it now offers better power to weight ratio to the electric motor.</p>
<p>Electric cars are built smaller in order for it to have less weight. If you only use the electric car for driving to and from work and you don’t need to haul heavy objects constantly, you will find that electric cars will be very efficient.</p>
<p>Running purely on electricity provided by the batteries, you will never have to spend money on gasoline again. Another great advantage of electric cars is the motor itself. Internal combustion engines have too many moving parts when compared to electric motors in electric cars. Always keep in mind that fewer moving parts in a machine mean that it is easier to maintain.</p>
<p>Another great benefit that you will get from electric cars is the tax incentives offered by the federal government. You need to keep in mind that the federal government is encouraging people to buy electric cars in order to lessen the consumption of fossil fuels which will lessen the dependency of the nation on oil. To encourage people, the federal government is now offering tax breaks on people who owns and uses electric cars.</p>
<p>Electric cars are also a lot quieter when running as it doesn’t require the ignition of explosive fuel, such as gasoline burning inside the engine. In order to make the car move, electric cars relies purely on electricity. The loudest noise that you will ever hear with an electric car is the wheels rolling.</p>
<p>Another reason why electric cars are becoming popular is that it is cleaner. Because it runs purely on electricity, there is basically no harmful emission compared to conventional gasoline powered cars.</p>
<p>These are just some of the many reasons why electric cars are fast becoming popular among a lot of people today. With these reasons alone, it won’t be very long until you start seeing all people driving electric cars.</p>
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		<title>Electric Cars: The Solution to Today’s Economic Problem</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:29:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lot of people are now speculating that the automotive industry will start changing. Some people believe that future cars will be like those seen in sci-fi movies while other believe that the cars we will see in the near future will be conventional looking cars but one that will not be using any gasoline [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lot of people are now speculating that the automotive industry will start changing. Some people believe that future cars will be like those seen in sci-fi movies while other believe that the cars we will see in the near future will be conventional looking cars but one that will not be using any gasoline at all.<span id="more-653"></span></p>
<p>If you look a little closer, you will find that the future is nearly here. Today, you will see several automotive companies and independent manufacturers starting to develop cars that do not require any fossil fuel or gasoline to run. Instead of gasoline, these cars can now run purely on electricity.</p>
<p>In fact, some people are already using electric cars and there may be some that you already passed by in the highway but didn’t really notice it. Electric cars today do not really look like what futuristic movies depict. Instead, it looks very much like your average gasoline powered car. The only difference is that these cars do not have internal combustion engines.</p>
<p>These cars have electric motor to make the car run and it has batteries instead of fuel tank for storing power.</p>
<p>You need to understand that electric cars are not an entirely new concept. Ever since the first car was invented, people have been experimenting on how to make it run. Some people invented steam powered car, some invented the internal combustion engine that runs on gasoline, while there are also others who invented cars that run purely on electricity.</p>
<p>The problem with electric cars back then is the technology itself. The batteries were crude, heavy, and highly unreliable. It took a long time to charge the batteries and the amount of power the batteries were able to store was really limited.</p>
<p>Thanks to the advancement of battery cell technology, the problem was solved. Electric cars today are fast gaining popularity and the batteries installed in these cars are more efficient. The batteries are lighter in weight, more powerful, are able to store much more electricity, and it can also be charged a lot faster.</p>
<p>The great thing about electric cars is that it doesn’t use any gasoline at all. This means that you don’t have to spend another cent on gasoline or any other type of fuel in order for you to get the car to run. Some people are concerned that the electricity bill will just offset the savings that you will make on gasoline. This is not entirely true. For just a dollar’s worth of electricity, you will be able to go a hundred miles or more with your electric car. This is how efficient electric cars are today.</p>
<p>In addition to gasoline savings, the federal government is also encouraging people to go electric. Today, the federal government is now offering huge tax breaks on people who owns and use electric cars. This means that you will not only save money on gasoline, but you will also save money on taxes.</p>
<p>Another great benefit of using electric car is that you will also contribute to the overall well being of the environment. Because these cars run purely on electricity, it will not emit any harmful fumes, which can harm both the health as well as the environment.</p>
<p>So, if you are looking for a solution for your money problems, you may want to take a look at your car first. By going electric, you will be able to save thousands of dollars a year on gasoline.</p>
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		<title>Electric Cars: The Reasons Why You Should Go Electric</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know that recently, the fuel prices started falling and it also started to stabilize. However, have you ever though of how long this will last? Also, have you ever thought about the fact that fossil fuels like oil are limited? And, have you ever thought about the looming global financial crisis?
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all know that recently, the fuel prices started falling and it also started to stabilize. However, have you ever though of how long this will last? Also, have you ever thought about the fact that fossil fuels like oil are limited? And, have you ever thought about the looming global financial crisis?<span id="more-651"></span></p>
<p>If you try considering these things and you start thinking about it, you will see that driving your old gasoline powered car is a thing of the past. You do need to have a car in order for you to drive from home to school, to work, or to shopping centers. So, just what do you do in order for you to save money on fuel?</p>
<p>For starters, you can try buying an electric car and get rid of your gasoline powered car.</p>
<p>There are so many advantages that electric cars can offer over conventional cars. And, these advantages can also serve as reasons for selling your conventional car and go electric.</p>
<p>First of all, electric cars use an electric motor to power the car. It doesn’t use a conventional internal combustion engine, which means that electric cars emit no pollution at all. This means that you will be able to save a lot of money on gasoline and you will also contribute to the overall well-being of the environment at the same time.</p>
<p>Electric cars today are equipped with the latest technology in battery cells today. Using Li-ion batteries, you will see that electric car batteries today are lighter, charges faster, and are more powerful than ever before. In fact, you can now drive electric cars all over the country without worrying about running out of power. Because of the fast charging feature of the battery, you will be able to charge it while you have lunch.</p>
<p>In addition to fuel savings, the federal government is now encouraging people to go electric by offering tax exemptions or tax breaks to people who owns and uses electric cars.</p>
<p>This means more savings for you. And, to add to the benefit, some states offer exemptions to car pool lane requirements when you drive an electric car. This means that you don’t have to put up with heavy traffic ever again if you drive an electric car. You can also find some states offering free parking to electric cars in pay parking lots.</p>
<p>Electric cars are also easier to maintain as the electric motor have fewer moving parts than conventional internal combustion engines.</p>
<p>There are so many conveniences that you can enjoy with electric cars. The mentioned advantages are just some of the many more benefits that you will be able to enjoy if you drive an electric car.</p>
<p>As you can see, going electric is now the trend today. Because of the unstable economy and unstable fuel prices, you too would want to save more money by saving on fuel. And, this is also a great way to give something back to the environment. It’s not really long before you start seeing your neighbors, friends, and family members to start using electric cars. So, there is really no reason why you shouldn’t.</p>
<p>The electric car is the car of the future. With it, you will not only enjoy saving money on fuel, but you will also be able to contribute something to the overall well-being of the environment.</p>
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		<title>Electric Cars: The Future of Transportation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Electric cars have existed ever since people started to look for a new kind of power source to power their cars. This was decades ago and the idea of electric cars weren’t really that popular as it is very costly to produce and the power to weight ratio wasn’t that good as the battery technology [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Electric cars have existed ever since people started to look for a new kind of power source to power their cars. This was decades ago and the idea of electric cars weren’t really that popular as it is very costly to produce and the power to weight ratio wasn’t that good as the battery technology back then was very crude.<span id="more-649"></span></p>
<p>Charging the batteries in the past also took a long time. Because of these disadvantages, electric cars back then weren’t really popular and the idea was scrapped.</p>
<p>However, thanks to modern technology and the ever growing concern for the environment, more and more people are now considering buying electric cars. In fact, electric cars today are now being produced for the average consumer.</p>
<p>This basically means that there is a bright future for electric cars. In fact, more and more people today are now driving electric cars. With the looming global financial crisis, you too would want to save as much money as you can. Although the cost of fuel lowered, it’s only a matter of time when the fuel supplies or reserves will eventually go down and that the price for fuel will go up again.</p>
<p>Electric cars provide a lot of advantages for the consumer.</p>
<p>For starters, electric cars are relatively easy to maintain. Because of the fact that there are only few moving parts in the motor of the electric car, it will eventually mean that there are fewer parts to break. Also, oil changes are a thing of the past with electric cars.</p>
<p>The government is also concerned about the gasoline prices and the increasing dependency of people on oil products. Because the supply for oil will not last, the federal government is encouraging people to buy electric or hybrid cars. They encourage people by giving buyers and users of electric cars tax incentives.</p>
<p>So, aside from saving money on gasoline, you will also save money on taxes.</p>
<p>Another incentive that the government offers electric car users is parking and HOV lanes. Some cities in the US already granted electric car users exemption from the carpool requirements, which restricts the HOV lanes. Some cities offer free parking by meters in pay lots.</p>
<p>By using electric cars, the country will also lower the need for foreign oil. This means that the government will no longer have to rely purely on oil to keep the economy going.</p>
<p>Electric cars run purely on electricity. What this basically means is that it will not burn any fuel which causes air pollution. This means that by using electric cars, you will be contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment no matter how insignificant it may seem. Just imagine that all the residents in an entire city using electric cars. Smog will be reduced and the city will definitely have cleaner and a lot more refreshing air to breathe.</p>
<p>Electric cars are also a lot safer. Keep in mind that it will run purely on electricity. With no gasoline in the car, there will be no fuel to start fires, which can cause death to the passengers.</p>
<p>As you can see, the future of transportation is really happening right now. If you want to save money and at the same time contribute to the environment, you should start considering buying electric cars.</p>
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