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It depends, when it comes to efficiency and environmentally friendly, electric car of course is much better, since even if you get the electricity from "dirty" coal, an electric car is 65 to 70% in energy efficiency, compare to internal combustion engine, which only 18 to 25% of energy from gas going to the wheel. (And on top of that, most coal plant is cleaner that the back end of the car anyway)
But as for driving, a pure electric car (not a plug in hybrid) will have no chance for a road trip from Toronto to Vancouver in 3 or 4 days. Driving back and forth to work may be all right, but even if they put a charging station all across the country, do you want to stop every hour or 2 from LA to New York? I think not :)
Price wise electric car is getting cheaper in the past couple years. Some say counting on the gas you save they are actually cheaper then gasoline car. That all depends on what are you driving now.
All and all electric car is good (and good driving too) if you don't do a road trip every summer. Plug in hybrid is the best of both world, of course (if they are cheap enough)
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Is hybrids cars better than gasoline cars?
depends how often you use the electric engine and driving conditions
Are electric cars better for the environment than gasoline cars?
scientifically speaking, their both very useful inventions in their on way. Electric cars are mostly better then gasoline-powered cars because, their mostly used to not polluting the air and to save the planet before it becomes a disaster. Gasoline-powered cars are better than electric cars because they are a lot cheaper the car it self and also the reparation ex; electric cars have batteries and the batteries cost a lot of money however its worth it, because you will no longer be polluting as much air as gasoline-powered cars, So do the right choice! You know what the rigth choice is wink wink. Incase you don't know I'm talking about electric cars.
The Motor of Electric Cars?
One of the reasons electric cars have risen in popularity is due to their motors. The motors of electric cars are powered by an electric motor rather than a gasoline engine. The motors of electric cars allow you to save money on gasoline and still accelerate at high speeds.
What is the means of hybrid cars?
So-called "hybrid" cars can be powered by more than one type of fuel. i.e. gasoline/electric - gasoline/diesel - etc. So-called "hybrid" cars can be powered by more than one type of fuel. i.e. gasoline/electric - gasoline/diesel - etc.
Why are hybrid cars better than electric cars?
If electric cars are charged using renewable energy then they are better than hybrid cars, because hybrids still burn some fossil fuels. However, electric cars charged with fossil fuel energy would not be better than hybrid cars.
Do cars drive faster with gas or electricity?
Gasoline cars are faster than their electric counterparts. At least they are for now.
How can electric cars can help our energy crisis in the future?
they do not require gasoline obviously, so their will be less need for petroleum. and electric cars recharge overnight for as little as $1.50 a charge, so they are also cheaper in the long run than gasoline cars
Are gas used cars lighter than electric used cars?
Electric used cars are way more convenient than gas type care since you will just recharge it and no gasoline needed. Prices of gasoline nowadays are very expensive due to the conflict between two countries.
Why is using electric cars better than using fuel powered cars?
Electric cars dont produce harmful emissions
How would hydrogen be better for cars than gasoline?
Obviously, it's less expensive. he heh.
Are electric motors easier to maintain than gasoline motors?
Electric motors are generally easier and less expensive to maintain than gasoline motors for cars. Electric motors are more efficient and cleaner. There is a battery that needs to be replaced every three years, but there are no other spare parts.
Gasoline is better than diesel because.?
It's better for the environment and makes cars go faster than diesel. Diesel engines are however, simpler.
