The Future Is Electric
Electric cars are all the rage now. Even as electric motorcycles make a splash in developing countries such as Sri Lanka and India. Electric cars are surging ahead in the developed world. There’s such s scramble to lease the new Mini E in the states that even BMW makers of the mini, have been left speechless.
The good news is that electric cars will see greater commercial reality then we think at the rate car and battery manufacture progress in this field.
Hybrid cars, which combine a gasoline engine with an electric motor (ex. Toyota prius and Lexus SUV s) are also coming to the market in greater numbers. The global economic crisis has only accelerated progress in this direction as more consumers seek to ditch oil together.
But electric cars used to be ugly boxes, dictated so by battery and component requirements. Not any longer.They are taking on the shape of mainstream cars. Prime examples are the dodge circuit concept and the Tesla.
The electric two-seat sport cars can go from zero to 60 miles an hour in less than five seconds, and do it all without consuming a drop of gasoline.
Check out the ongoing Chicago Auto Show for more examples of chic electric cars.
General motors’ will future its newest all electric vehicle, the luxurious Cadillac converj at this show.
“For somebody who is a luxury buyer, but still wants to live green, still wants to do their part for energy independence and all of that, there aren’t a lot of choices out there.”Said GM’s Dave Lyon.”We think this is a great opportunity for Cadillac to lead.
The car is designed to show Cadillac’s styling prowess, with its sharply creased lines and led lighted accents.
The cool factor on the converj carries rig on over to its “Gas Cap”. There really isn’t one .behind the motorized door is where the plug –in electric power goes.
Chrysler is promoting its electric gem cars. Gem stands for global electric motor car. Most of the vehicles are still commercial, but there is a considerable demand from general users as well.
Ford will also soon get in on the act. All Japanese manufacturers have ongoing research programmes to turn out entirely electric vehicles. Perhaps by 2025, We will be able to see large numbers of electric vehicles on our roads. Not just on the developed countries. The e-Motor cycles are a good precursor to our electric future
