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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>The Reasons Why Electric Cars Are Fast Gaining Popularity</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
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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 [...]]]></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 />
<span id="more-673"></span><br />
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>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? For [...]]]></description>
			<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 Future of Driving</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the past few years, you will see that there has been a significant increase on the demand for electric cars. In fact, more and more people are now considering selling their old gasoline powered car and go electric. And, there are people who are now proud owners and drivers of electric cars. So, just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the past few years, you will see that there has been a significant increase on the demand for electric cars. In fact, more and more people are now considering selling their old gasoline powered car and go electric. And, there are people who are now proud owners and drivers of electric cars.<span id="more-647"></span></p>
<p>So, just what is it with electric cars that a lot of people are now buying one for their own and is easily replacing conventional gasoline powered cars?</p>
<p>First of all, you have to consider the electric cars are more expensive than conventional cars. It is also slower and electric cars are also smaller in size compared to conventional gasoline powered cars. And, even though this is the case, a lot of people still prefer electric cars over gasoline powered cars.</p>
<p>The most popular reason for this fact is that electric cars are a lot cheaper to drive than gasoline powered cars. Why?</p>
<p>Although electric cars are more expensive to buy off the market, you will find that it will be a lot cheaper to own in the long run. This is basically because electric cars run purely on electricity. It doesn’t use gasoline, which means that you won’t have to stop by the gasoline station ever again. Just imagine how much money you will save by not purchasing gasoline in order to make your car run?</p>
<p>Electric cars are powered by an electric motor instead of your traditional internal combustion engine. The electric motor gets its power from the batteries installed in the electric car. Although you do need to charge the batteries, you will see that with today’s battery cell technology, a dollar’s worth of electricity will be able to get you a hundred miles with your electric car before you ever need to recharge the batteries again.</p>
<p>So, if you use your car everyday, you can easily add 30 dollars in your monthly electric bill, which is way better than spending a hundred dollars a month in gasoline. In the long run, you will see that electric cars are far cheaper than conventional gasoline powered cars.</p>
<p>You also have to keep in mind that cars that run on electricity are not a new concept. In fact, cars like this were invented ever since the first car was developed. The idea was scrapped because of the available battery cell technology. Thanks to the advancement of technology, it is now possible for cars to run on electricity through batteries and do so efficiently.</p>
<p>These cars are made with lighter materials, and are significantly smaller than conventional cars. This is a great way to get a good power to weight ratio, which will make the car go faster and also go farther than its predecessors. Although the electric cars existing today aren’t as fast or as powerful as cars with internal combustion engine, it does offer what most people want today, which is big savings.</p>
<p>In addition to that, electric cars do not emit harmful gas, which contribute to greenhouse gas in the atmosphere and ultimately global warming. Because of the environmental concerns that people have today, electric cars are fast becoming popular, especially to people who are concerned about the environment.</p>
<p>These reasons alone are enough to give you the conclusion that electric cars will surely be the future of driving. It won’t be long until you see that most people will start driving electric cars.</p>
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		<title>Electric Cars: Giving You Great Money Saving Advantages</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though the fuel prices recently went down and we are currently enjoying low fuel prices, you have to face reality that this will not really last that long. It is inevitable that the fuel prices will start to increase again soon and you should expect that the prices for other commodities will also rise. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even though the fuel prices recently went down and we are currently enjoying low fuel prices, you have to face reality that this will not really last that long. It is inevitable that the fuel prices will start to increase again soon and you should expect that the prices for other commodities will also rise.<span id="more-643"></span></p>
<p>And, in the current state that the economy is in today, you will want to save as much money as you possibly can. Besides, with the number of companies closing down and the number of mass layoffs going on, you really can’t tell whether you are secured in your job or not.</p>
<p>If you really want to save money, then you may want to try selling your old gasoline powered car and start looking for a cheaper alternative.</p>
<p>Today, more and more people are relying on public or mass transportation in order to save money gasoline. However, you may be glad to know that it is possible for you to own a car without even spending a single cent on gasoline.</p>
<p>Through electric cars, you will be able to save a lot of money on gasoline and at the same time, still have a personal vehicle that you will be able to drive anywhere and anytime.</p>
<p>Cars do add to our convenience. Without it, life would be a lot harder. If you sell your gasoline powered car, you are not really giving up on this convenience but what you are actually doing is invest the money you get in electric cars.</p>
<p>It is a fact that electric cars do cost more compared to conventional cars. However, if you take a look at it in the long run, you will find that electric cars are a lot cheaper. Why?</p>
<p>For starters, you don’t have to buy gasoline in order to make the car run ever again. Electric cars run purely on electricity. Instead of an internal combustion engine, electric cars have electric motors that are connected to a power source, which is a series of batteries.</p>
<p>You need to understand that the concept of electric cars have existed ever since the first car was invented. The only problem was that the technology back then wasn’t as advanced as the one we already have today, particularly battery cell technology.</p>
<p>Batteries installed in electric cars today are more powerful, smaller, lighter in weight, and is also faster to charge. Basically, the distance was the flaw of electric cars in the past. However, thanks to modern technology, this flaw is now considered to be a thing of the past. With electronic cars today, you will now be able to travel across the states without worrying about charging the batteries.</p>
<p>And, a dollar’s worth of electricity will be able to take you a hundred miles or even more in electric cars.</p>
<p>What’s more is that the government is now encouraging people to buy electric cars. The federal government is now offering tax incentives to people who own and use electric cars.</p>
<p>These are just some of the big money saving advantages that you will get if you own and use electric car. As you can see, you will be able to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in gasoline as well as in tax breaks. Electric cars may be more expensive than conventional cars but if you take a look at the benefits and advantages it offers, you will find that electric cars will be a lot cheaper in the long run.</p>
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		<title>Electric Cars and the Savings That You Can Get From Driving One</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody is affected by the global financial crisis. This is why a lot of people are doing everything that they can in order to save money. If you too would want to be able to save more money, then you should start thinking about your car. If you are really serious about saving money, then [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everybody is affected by the global financial crisis. This is why a lot of people are doing everything that they can in order to save money. If you too would want to be able to save more money, then you should start thinking about your car. If you are really serious about saving money, then you may want to sell your gas guzzling car and invest in an electric car.<span id="more-641"></span></p>
<p>Although electric cars are more expensive to buy than conventional gasoline powered cars, you will see that electric cars will be a lot cheaper when you take a look at it in the long run. Because you won’t be spending money on gasoline in order for you to make the car run, you will eventually save thousands of dollars a year with electric car.</p>
<p>The price tag for electric cars may be expensive but if you compute the expenses that you have to make with conventional powered cars compared to electric cars, you will find that electric cars will be a lot cheaper in the long run.</p>
<p>Electric cars will also provide you with more savings when it comes to maintenance. Internal combustion engines simply have so many moving parts that it can incur a lot of expenses on maintenance. You have to put oil and the spare parts are so expensive.</p>
<p>Electric cars have electric motors instead of the internal combustion engine. The electric motor has fewer moving parts, which means that it will be easier to maintain and also a lot cheaper.</p>
<p>In addition to this advantage, electric cars also help save the environment. The great thing about electric cars is that it emits nothing harmful to the environment. Unlike gasoline powered cars that burns gasoline, electric cars uses the cleanest form of energy to power it, which is electricity.</p>
<p>Because electric cars do not emit any harmful gas to the environment, using one will help contribute to stopping global warming and climate change, which we are currently experiencing today.</p>
<p>You should also keep in mind that electric cars will also give you plenty of savings when it comes to taxes. Back in 2005, President Bush signed an agreement that offers tax incentives to people who drives hybrid and electric cars. This is due to the pressures being set by the world on fuel consumption.</p>
<p>Because the government wants to be less dependent on foreign oil and petroleum products, they are now offering huge tax breaks on people who purchases and uses electric cars. In some states, you will find that electric cars are exempted from car pool lane requirements and are also able to park for free on pay parking lots and parking meters.</p>
<p>As you can see, electric cars have plenty of great advantages. If you want to save a lot of money, you may want to start owning or drive an electric car. With it, you will never have to spend another cent on gasoline or diesel ever again.</p>
<p>Electric cars may be expensive to buy compared to conventional gasoline powered cars. But, if you take a look at it in the long run, investing in electric cars will be able to give you more savings which means that electric cars will be a lot cheaper than owning a conventional gasoline powered car. It won’t be long in the future that you will start seeing most people driving electric cars. So, there’s really no reason why you shouldn’t.</p>
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		<title>Electric Cars and the Advantages It Can Give When You Drive One</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although fuel prices weren’t as high as it was before a couple of years ago, you have to consider that with the looming global financial crisis, the low gasoline prices will really not last that long. This is why more and more people are looking for an alternative when it comes to saving money on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although fuel prices weren’t as high as it was before a couple of years ago, you have to consider that with the looming global financial crisis, the low gasoline prices will really not last that long. This is why more and more people are looking for an alternative when it comes to saving money on fuel. This is also why more and more people are going green.<span id="more-639"></span></p>
<p>When it comes to personal transportation or cars, increasing numbers of people are now considering selling their old gasoline engine vehicle and buy a purely electric powered vehicle that they can drive from home to school, work, or shopping centers.</p>
<p>Basically, there are two ways to own an electric car. You can try converting your gasoline powered car in to an electric car or you can just buy an electric car.</p>
<p>You need to understand that electric cars use electric motors instead of an internal combustion engine. To power the electric motor, the car will also be equipped with batteries. These batteries are state of the art and today, you will find that electric cars have batteries that are lighter, smaller and have larger capacity when it comes to storing electricity. In addition to that, these batteries can be charged rather quickly.</p>
<p>In fact, some electric cars today are equipped with state of the art batteries that it can be fully charged while you eat lunch during a long trip. Most electric cars today can be charged with a simple home outlet, which is very convenient for everyone.</p>
<p>After a day at the office, you can simply charge your car in your garage using your conventional electric outlet to connect your car to a power source to recharge and get it ready for another day of commute.</p>
<p>The great thing about electric cars today is that it is built to be lighter. Because the batteries as well as the body of the car itself are lighter than its predecessors, efficiency is maximized.</p>
<p>You need to understand that electric cars are not entirely a new concept. In fact, some of the first cars were electric. However, the batteries back in those days were not really very effective in storing electricity. And, you need to charge it for many hours before you can use the car again.</p>
<p>Electric cars run purely on electricity. Although there are hybrid electric cars that run on both electricity and gasoline, you will find that more and more companies are not developing cars that run purely on electricity. Electric cars may be more expensive than conventional cars when you buy it off the showroom.  However, when you think about the savings that you will get with electric cars, you will find that it will be worth every penny owning one.</p>
<p>Aside from the fuel savings that you will enjoy with electric cars, you will also enjoy tax breaks or tax incentives offered by the federal government for people who owns and drive electric cars. Some states even offer exemption from car pool lane rules for people driving electric cars.</p>
<p>Electric cars will not just enable you to save a lot of money on tax breaks and fuel, but you will also find that you will also be able to contribute to the environment by having a car that does not emit pollution and contribute to global warming. These are the advantages of electric cars.</p>
<p>So, the next time you are ever in the market for cars, you may want to consider buying an electric car.</p>
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		<title>3 Reasons Why People Are Now Buying Electric Cars</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When people hear the words electric cars, they normally think about futuristic looking cars like the cars they see in movies. However, you need to consider the fact that the concept of electric cars is almost as old as the concept of car itself. Ever since the invention of the first car, people have been [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When people hear the words electric cars, they normally think about futuristic looking cars like the cars they see in movies. However, you need to consider the fact that the concept of electric cars is almost as old as the concept of car itself.<span id="more-633"></span></p>
<p>Ever since the invention of the first car, people have been experimenting on the different ways on how to power the car and the electricity powered car was one of those experiments. Back then, the batteries were rather primitive or crude and it really didn’t last long. Also, recharging the batteries was expensive and it took a very long time. These are the reasons why electric cars back then didn’t really catch up with people and the car powered by the internal combustion engine was more convenient, efficient and a lot cheaper.</p>
<p>Today however, electric cars are far more advanced than what was available in the past. Thanks to the advancement of battery cell technology, electric cars today are now able to go faster, further, and last longer. And, the batteries can be charged at a very short period of time. In addition to that, electric cars today are a lot cheaper to power than gasoline powered car.</p>
<p>This is the first reason why electric cars today are fast gaining popularity among a lot of people.</p>
<p>You have to consider the fact that the country or the whole world is going through a financial crisis. With gasoline prices constantly fluctuating and because people want to save as much money as they can, a lot of people are now getting rid of their gasoline powered car and they are exchanging it for electric cars.</p>
<p>Another reason why people are now buying electric cars is to enjoy the tax breaks and other benefits that the federal and state government offers. In order to lessen the dependence of the country on foreign petroleum products, the federal government is encouraging people to buy electric cars by offering huge tax breaks on people who owns and uses electric cars. In some states, they also offer benefits to people who drive electric cars, such as exemptions from carpool lane requirements and free parking on parking meters and pay parking lots.</p>
<p>If you think about it, you will be able to save a lot of money on taxes and also get a lot of convenience as you will be able to use the carpool lane anytime.</p>
<p>You also have to admit the fact that a lot of people are concerned about the environment. And, because of global warming and climate change, more and more people are actively getting involved in contributing to stopping global warming and climate change. And, one of the best ways to do it is to go electric.</p>
<p>Gasoline powered cars or cars that burn fuel through the internal combustion engine produces carbon dioxide, which go up to the atmosphere. This produces the greenhouse gas, which contribute to global warming and climate change.</p>
<p>Because people are getting concerned about the environment, more and more people are now buying electric cars as this doesn’t emit anything harmful to the environment.</p>
<p>These are the 3 reasons why people are now buying electric cars and why electric cars are getting more and more popular than ever before. Whether you want to save money or you want to give something back to the environment, the electric car can provide you with both.</p>
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