By Arleen Atienza E lectric cars have become popular in the recent years. Since the Tesla Roadster was launched in the market in 2008, the cumulative electric car sales have gone up to a million this year. The invention of the electric car dates back to 1890 when William Morrison successfully came up with one that could run up to 14 miles per hour and hold a maximum of six people. However, when Henry Ford developed an automo- bile that could be mass-produced and be afforded by mid- dle-class Americans, the electric car took the backseat and eventually disappeared in the market. It was only when oil prices significantly rose in the 1960s and 1970s that research and development of electric cars resumed.
car has long been overdue. An electric vehicle has no exhaust emissions as they run on clean energy source. Choosing an electric car over a fuel-based car contributes to a healthy and green climate. Aside from its eco-friendliness, here are some of the other benefits of driving an electric car: You can save a lot. An American spends $2000 to 4000 on gas each year, and while electricity is not free, it is far cheaper than the price of fuel. A gas mileage calculator can help you gauge your potential savings. You do not contribute much to noise pollution. Electric cars are much quieter. They enable you to have a smooth drive with higher acceleration over long distances without making so much noise as fuel-powered vehicles.
You will soon have a lot of choices. The electric vehicle is growing in popularity and soon enough, every car brand
Considering the environmental problems the world has been battling for ages, an alternative to the gas-powered
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