Electric Cars Are The Future
One of the most talked about environmental topics of our time is electric cars. Many people who live in small towns across the United States worry about rising energy costs and the effect that it will have on their limited sources of power. Others simply want to save money, which is why electric cars are becoming increasingly popular as the cost of fuel continues to rise. As electric cars gain more popularity, there will surely be a greater push to make the switch to cleaner fuel. However, what’s the basic idea behind electric cars?
Electric cars work by plugging into an electrical point and then taking power from the electric grid. They then store the excess electricity in recharged rechargeable batteries, so that they can power an electric motor. Electric cars usually accelerate much faster than conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines because they feel lighter to drive due to their electric drive. One major difference between an electric car and a hybrid is that the engine power in electric cars comes from an electric motor, not a battery. Hybrid vehicles still take battery power for their engines.
Although electric cars may provide substantial savings on fuel over conventional vehicles, they also need to be protected from extreme temperatures. Since electric motors can be damaged easily by extremely hot or cold temperatures, electric cars are often parked in protected garages during the winter. When winter driving is possible, owners can use portable charging stations that provide fast and reliable power to their vehicle at any time.
Jonathan is a renewable energy expert specializing in solar thermal technology and its applications in residential and commercial heating systems.