All Electric Car Solar Power Energy
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All Electric Car To Save On Increasing Gas Costs
By J K Hellios
While there is plenty of interest and motivation to
move away from fossil-burning combustion engines and
on toward cars that are electrically powered, there
is still a lag in development and very little choice
in what can be classified as an all electric car.
Most of the electric cars that can be seen driving
around the neighborhood streets are those that are called
hybrid electric cars. These cars utilize two different
modes of power: gas motor power and electric motor power,
which work in tandem to conserve the amount of gasoline
consumed to propel the vehicle.
However, it seems that there is some good progress
and encouraging development being made. This headway
could soon lead to people being able to enjoy having
their own all electric car tucked away in the garage
and ready to take them on their daily commutes or errands
without adding any pollution to the atmosphere.
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All Electric Car Models On The Showroom Floor
There is good news within the auto industry and word
is quickly seeping out to the public. There are some
promising all electric car models that have been on
the drawing board for some time and have progressed
to the point that the manufacturers are expecting to
have them on showroom floors and out on the streets
within the next 12 to 18 months.
Of course, many people caution against becoming overly
optimistic over these reports. Auto manufacturers behind
these innovative electric cars have somewhat of a reputation
for underestimating the timelines to work out all of
the kinks and get the vehicles fully into production.
The Zap Zebra And The Tesla Roadster
The first of the all electric car models expected to
be on the market is the Zap Zebra. It is said that the
Zap electric car is really more of a golf cart that
has been pumped up to make it street-legal for roads
with a speed limit of 45 MPH or less. This electric
vehicle is expected to retail for under $10,000 and
will boast a top speed of 40 MPH. However, it will have
a rather limited range of 40 miles before needing a
boost.
Another interesting option in the all electric car
category is the Tesla Roadster that runs off of lithium
ion batteries that are commonly found in laptop computers.
The Tesla Company claims that it’s electric roadster
will have a range of over 250 miles and that it can
accelerate from zero to 60 in just 4.5 seconds, which
makes it competitive with gasoline powered cars.
Better Power Management In Electric Motors
It is interesting that speed and acceleration are featured
in this small electric car, an area that has not been
well addressed by other manufacturers of electric cars.
The fact is, electric motors have the capability of
powering a vehicle with sports car attributes, because
the torque curve and the RMP range of the electric motor
power is actually much better than that of combustion
engines.
There are two questions from industry experts. How
will the Tesla manage the heat thrown off by their battery
array? And two, what is the expected life-span of the
batteries?
Major Stumbling Block Are The Batteries
The major stumbling block to the all electric car models
comes down to the same thing: the current battery technology
that is available and the energy density of the batteries
that can be used in these alternative vehicles.
Experts claim that if the lithium ion batteries can
develop to the point where they are inexpensive, long-lasting
and safe, then perhaps they can open the door to truly
revolutionizing the automotive industry and all lives
that are impacted by it.
About the Author:
J K Hellios has written a number of articles on solar
power and renewable energy including Solar
Panels, Homes and
Solar Power.
Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon on this
website.
Little Known Electric Car Facts.....
What is an electric car?
An electric car resembles a gasoline powered automobile on the outside but that is where a lot of the similarities end. An electric car is powered by an electric motor. It does not use gas and as a result is considered environmentally friendly. The first electric car was actually called an electric carriage and was invented by Robert Anderson. The invention was developed sometime between 1832 and 1839.
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