Being green has never been trendier, as evidenced by the growing presence of highly efficient automobiles on the road. These include vehicles powered by alternative energy such as clean diesel, electricity, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane.
Here, we'll focus on electric cars.
100% electric cars
These models are completely emission-free since they make do without any combustion engine or gasoline-powered generator. They rely exclusively on an electric motor and battery, and their range can exceed 100 kilometres with a full charge (depending on traffic conditions and driving habits). That makes them ideal for daily commutes around town.
Charging electric cars can be done at home or at one of the hundreds of charging stations across the country. Three affordable models are currently available:
If money isn't really an issue, or if you're looking for the most luxurious EV around, consider these two:
Extended-range electric cars
In this case, a gasoline engine/generator can charge the battery that feeds the electric motor. So, whenever the battery is about to run out, the generator kicks in to extend the range – anywhere from about 60 to 500 kilometres. The only model that fits this description right now is the Chevrolet Volt.
Here, we'll focus on electric cars.
100% electric cars
These models are completely emission-free since they make do without any combustion engine or gasoline-powered generator. They rely exclusively on an electric motor and battery, and their range can exceed 100 kilometres with a full charge (depending on traffic conditions and driving habits). That makes them ideal for daily commutes around town.
Charging electric cars can be done at home or at one of the hundreds of charging stations across the country. Three affordable models are currently available:
If money isn't really an issue, or if you're looking for the most luxurious EV around, consider these two:
Extended-range electric cars
In this case, a gasoline engine/generator can charge the battery that feeds the electric motor. So, whenever the battery is about to run out, the generator kicks in to extend the range – anywhere from about 60 to 500 kilometres. The only model that fits this description right now is the Chevrolet Volt.
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