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Save the Environment and Save Some Money Too
Figure 2-1 Internal combustion engine vehicles create man y problems.
Figure 2-2 Electric vehicles create no environmental problems.
Because electric vehicles use less energy then gasoline-powered vehicles, their effect on the environment is much less than vehicles powered by fossil fuels. Because electric vehicles are more efficient than gasoline-powered vehicles, they cost less to run.
Electric vehicles have existed for more than a hundred years (predating internal combustion engine vehicles). The aerospace-derived technology to improve them has existed for decades. Unquestionably, EVs will be the de facto transportation mode of choice for years to come, if life on our planet is to continue to exist in its modern form with the conveniences we count on today.
Figure 2-2 shows the reasons why. In direct contrast to the problems created by internal combustion engine vehicles, EVs:
