Electric Cars- Better Place

An electric car is a type of alternative fuel car that uses electric motors. Electric cars are commonly mistaken for hybrids but they are not the same because they operate in a charge sustaining mode. An electric car also uses motor controllers instead of an internal combustion engine. The electric power used usually comes from the battery packs in the car. Other examples of rechargeable electric vehicles are ones that store electricity in a flywheel. While electric cars are considered to be zero-emission vehicles they cause an increase in electrical generation needs. Generating electricity and providing liquid fuels for vehicles are different ctagories of the energy economy with both different environmental harms and benefits.

People that completely support the usage and technology of the electric car would be surprised to realize that 80% of the efficiency for the electric vehicle if only 20% beneficial. The efficiency of a gasoline engine is approximately 16% and 20% for a diesel engine. The result of emissions depends on transportation costs getting fuels to the actual vehicle compared to a power plant. Diesel engines can also easily run on renewable fuels, bio-diesel, and vegetable oil fuel with no loss of efficiency. The major potential benefit of using an electric car is to allow diverse renewable electricity sources to fuel cars.

A company known as "Better place" has a vision for the world to be a better place by trying to reduce the use of oil as an emission. Better place wants the environment and economy brought back into balance with itself. They promote the use of electric cars and are in a current partnership with Nissan. These cars will have rechargeable batteries and will be set up by a number of charging spots in place of gas stations located in convenient areas where these cars are being used and driven. The end result for the usage of these electric cars will be prosperity to build infrastructure to lessen the overall dependency on oil and create a carbon free economy that will generate new jobs, and create a more sustainable and environmental growth for earths future generations.

Source: www.betterplace.com