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Hybrid, electric vehicles now a more common sight
200 -mile range before requiring a
charge.
• Charging stations: A report
from University of Michigan
researchers using data from the
Department of Energy suggests that
there are now roughly 16,000 public
electric vehicle charging stations
with about 43,000 connectors in the
United States. ChargeHub, with
information from the Canadian
Automobile Association, states there
are a total of 6,473 EV chargers
across Canada.
Electric and hybrid vehicles could
be the wave of the future as more
people embrace the convenience
these cars offer.
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Electric and hybrid vehicles are becoming more common on roadways, as are charging
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travel that can also tackle high fuel bills. (Ms photo)
MS — Electric or hybrid vehicles
can be smart additions to eco -
friendly lifestyles. Although such
cars were once science fiction,
electric vehicles are now
increasingly more common and
traversing roadways around the
world. Thanks to several mainstream
brands offering electric vehicles and
hybrid models, consumers are more
informed than ever before about the
benefits of a plugged -in ride.
Still, even with the wealth of
information available, some people
still may be unsure about what
owning an electric vehicle entails
and how to make informed decisions
when shopping for such vehicles.
Going electric means thinking
beyond the gas station. Here's how
to navigate the ins and outs of
electric vehicles.
• Type of vehicle: First consider
that not all electric vehicles are the
same. Hybrid vehicles use a mix of
gasoline and electricity and tend to
have long fuel ranges. All -electric
cars will only use electricity that is
gained through charging the vehicle
for a certain period of time.
• Affordability: Consumers can
expect to pay more for electric and
hybrid vehicles than gas -powered
vehicles. But as demand increases,
costs may drop. According to a
report from USA Today, estimates
point to electric vehicles as being as
affordable as gas vehicles by 2021.
Another consideration is there may
be tax incentives for purchasing an
electric vehicle. Speak with a tax
professional to see if this is
applicable.
• Environmental savings:
Electric cars produce no emissions
from the tailpipe and reduce
dependency on oil-based fuels.
Furthermore, electric vehicles will
not need oil changes or emissions
checks that traditional cars require,
further saving resources. The
resource "Plug in Cars" says that
electric vehicles can also save on
fuel costs, ranging at two cents per
mile traveled, compared to 12 cents
for gas -fueled vehicles.
• Fill -ups: Electric vehicles can be
charged at home using personal
charging kits or at charging stations
in the neighborhood. Charge times
will depend on the size of the vehicle
and its battery. According to
TheChargingPoint.com, the typical
time for an all -electric car using a
standard UK home wall socket is
between six and eight hours. Some
new electric vehicles can be charged
in 30 minutes to an hour at rapid
charging points.
• Solar + electric vehicles =
savings: Consumer Reports advises
that, when EVs are combined with
home solar systems, "fuel" costs can
be completely eliminated. That
financial gain can be a big motivator
for some consumers.
• Short trips: Individuals who
travel 80 miles or less per day may
find pure electric vehicles
advantageous. Those who have to go
further should consider hybrids that
offer greater range. However, Tesla,
Chevy and Nissan electric vehicles
have recently moved beyond the
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