Chevy has the Volt. Nissan has the Leaf. Several other manufacturers have electric cars developed but are awaiting consumer reaction to these two electric cars before rolling out their own electric cars. Invariably, some of our Pingree students will be getting new cars soon. My question to our community is: if you are in a position (or if you find yourself in a position) to purchase a new car for yourself, would you consider going e
lectric?The Volt starts at $32,800 MSRP, give or take. It gets 40 miles per charge. Like all electric cars, it has very low maintenance costs. The Leaf starts at $26,200 MSRP, give or take. It gets 62 to 138 miles per charge (depending on how you drive it), and it also has low maintenance costs.
I'm hoping for lots of student comments on this post. What do you think? Would you or wouldn't you, and why?
With appealing designs, prices competitive to hybrid and gasoline powered cars, and the potential to reduce energy use and emissions, the electric car industry has great potential to expand. In fact, I believe that electric cars will eventually become the only vehicles on the road. This is due to the fact that currently they are the most affordable emission free vehicles of all that use alternative fuel sources.
ReplyDeleteThe new electric cars from my perspective will have a big expansion in communities all over the country. This age is the age of green so many people find interest in this car because of how green it is. When I go to buy a car i will definitely consider an electric car . It is good fro the environment and also good looking!
ReplyDeleteI think that the new electric cars will not be a big ordeal because they don't match the gas cars with miles. The gas cars can travel much farther distances than the electric cars. Also, what should happen when the power goes out and you need the car? the gas cars will still go on and overpower the electric cars.
ReplyDeleteI think that getting an electric car is a great idea! Think about how far we drive to just get to and from school and how bad it is for this earth. If we all bought electric cars than we would be helping the earth a great deal. We all want a nice stylish car that goes really fast and if there are electric cars that could full fill those needs than they would take off like wild fire. Overall, I feel that electric cars is a great idea and should be highly considered buy all looking to purchase a new car.
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