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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

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Unlike our fuel powered cars, these cars work on electric motors which basically rely on electrically charged batteries to function. Cut the Cost: The cost of fuel seems to have touched an all time high in recent times. Driving fuel powered cars can surely burn a hole in your pocket if you have to keep spending on fuel.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Neutral Kaitou KID @ Apr 19th 2009 4:45PM not if the electricity is from ultra efficient solar panels, hydroelectric dams or wind. Apr 19th 2009 4:54PM Or fuel cells (ex: hydrogen). Also, Im not so sure that blocking huge amounts of solar energy will not have long term effects on Earth. Neutral who? @

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

For instance, they may have solar panels on their roof or could, via their utility, opt for energy from renewable sources. Of course, everything has its drawbacks and one problem with charging at home is that it is not an option available for some city dwellers. They have several stations already built and plan on thousands more.