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Futurist;
Mar/Apr2012, Vol. 46 Issue 2, p6-7, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
In an article called the “Futurist”, author Jim Motavalli
gives his thoughts on how he believes that in just a few years one out of every
two cars will be hybrid or electric. The article discusses the different types
of electric cars and the advantages and disadvantages of each car.
The purpose of the
article is to inform the reader of the different types of cars that can now run
off of electricity and hydrogen and the advantages and disadvantages to owning
one of these cars. Research is conducted on each of the electric cars including
hybrids, battery electric, hydrogen, and plug in hybrids to inform the reader
of the advantages of each car. The article is an important topic for all
readers in my opinion because it could possibly shape the way of our future and
how we use transportation. Electric cars are shown to have advantages of being
able to drive for long distances with minimal power, requiring little to no
fuel fill ups along the way. The most important part of this article is the
idea that the United States and other countries can become less dependent on
gasoline, which could result in a cleaner environment. The key findings in the
article points out how major car manufactures plan to roll out new lines of
electric and hybrid cars in the new future for the consumer. Other key findings
in the article point out the possible disadvantages of using electric cars such
as lack of charging stations. The electric car can only run if it is charged
and the article points out that the lack of charging stations poses a large
problem for electric cars. The
implication of the article is the lack of charging stations, and lack of long
term research of electric cars. I would recommend practicing executives of car
manufactures to do more research into electric cars before a mass release into
the public.
In conclusion the article about electric cars is glance into
the future of car manufacturing. New technology has allowed car manufactures to
develop electric cars and hydrogen cars in an attempt to become less dependent
on fossil fuels. In my opinion much more research is required until we can tell
if electric cars are the answer for the replacement of the internal combustion
engine.
I see growth opportunity for many electric car manufacturers once they perfect their electric cars - invest in research and development of charging stations and then build them.
ReplyDeleteSome questions: Will there be charging stations that only work on their own brand of automobile? For example, will Toyota cars only be able to charge up at a Toyota charging station? Will there be generic charging stations? How much will it cost to charge up your car battery? How would it be marketed? How expensive would it be compared to today?
All interesting thoughts....as a person who drives a gas guzzling old clunker, I think electric cars sound very enticing, but I do agree more research needs to be done before they become the norm.
I agree with Ehric and Patrick. We should do more reasearch before launching new car product worldwide. Addition to Ehric questions:
ReplyDelete1. How long will it take just to charge the battery while it just takes about 5-10 minutes to fill gas?
2. If you have to go on a vacation far away charging station, what will you do if you just bring a gallon of gas in the trunk instead?
I think we should design a car using both way, so it can save a half of gasoline each car.
I agree that, more research should have been done before coming out with this new electric cars.
ReplyDeletefirst of all I think there will be a slow change to electric cars because of issues like charging stations etc.
When you do go for vacations some where far I think people will prefer cars with gas because of not having sufficient amount of charging stations. However once there will be a decent increase in use of electric cars, more and more place will provide charging services. until then It is the user's decision to plan out his/her trip.
By using these cars we will have less pollution, less dependency on oil, but what kind of impact would it have on electric prices?
I believe there is a definite place for cars running on alternative fuel. Gas has become so expensive and we are so dependent. As a consequence, countries are fighting over it, people are loosing their lives and it is used as hammer and we the consumer are bearing the brunt of the swing. High gas prices hurt!
ReplyDeleteI think the electric car makers have thought of all the questions raised, where will we charge are cars on long distace trips, how long will it take for the charge, and more importantly how much will it cost.
I believe the charging stations will be unique and probably a rare commodity at first and the suppliers will probably charge what they will. However, with competion, I think there will be more charging stations, the service will be generic to all cars, the time needed minimum and the price will be affordable.
I think electric cars would be something that everyone would have to get used to, but in the long run would be what's best. I also agree that far more research and development should be done before before these cars are even considered to be put out on the market. As mentioned before their are a lot of questions that should be answered first as far as the charging station and what the cost of these vehicles would actually be.
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