There were Cars, Then Environmentally Friendly Electric Cars - By: Joey Lee

From Ford Model T to steam powered automobiles to gasoline guzzlers to hybrid cars and finally the electric cars, car manufacturers are constantly developing auto technology to match market needs. The exploratory and adventurous nature of mankind has never stopped developing alternative fuels to drive our cars, with the lesser known types of alternative fuels being recycled vegetable oil, biodiesel, and even water. Global car manufacturers are racing with the broken ozone to produce an environmentally friendly, affordable and functionally sound car to meet our needs.

Enter the electric car. The never say die attitude of the car manufacturers have revived the electric car concept yet again with an enhanced battery technology which could well catapult the electric car into the Auto Land orbit. Let us trace the evolution of the arduous tracks of the electric car to understand better this potential car of the future.

Cleaner Air For All.
In the height of the green revolution, the electric car was the star concept in a stellar way. Touted to give zero fumes emission into the environment, and zero fuel consumption, the electric car concept was a win win proposition for both the environmentalists as well as car drivers. Imagine the bliss of being liberated from the pains of fuel costs, and yet not being able to breathe easy. Alas, as with any innovation, comes its fair share of roadblocks. The key setback of the electric car surfaced as drivers and car manufacturers realized the utter inconvenience of recharging the batteries of the electric car, which is essentially what drives it. And this key aspect came close to killing the electric car concept then.

The Flaw That Nearly Shelved The Electric Car For Good.
NiMH used in electric cars back then was the key reason that had gotten the electric car concepts shelved by many a car maker. NiMH battery life was short and required recharging almost after every 50 miles. The great inconvenience caused to busy drivers in terms of waiting time was not a consideration in the initial concept. And to top this off, limited recharging stations and long waiting time for recharging became a great put off for many car drivers and they soon gave up their dream for a greener environment for the more convenience gasoline guzzlers. But car manufacturers pushed on.

Lithium Ion Batteries To The Rescue.
The never say die attitude of car manufacturers explored other avenues to improve the battery life of the electric car. They looked no further than the cell phone, which has proven longer battery life with the lithium ion batteries. In fact the tiny little lithium batteries fast became the inspiration of car manufacturers so much so that they revived the electric car concept by marrying the lithium ion batteries with the basic functions of the electric car. Lithium ion batteries have since proven to be a far superior cousin to the NiMH with longer lasting life between recharges reaching record of 200 miles before a second recharge in some instances.

These second generation electric cars have turned heads to Auto Land and tailgating this phenomenon is the Telsa Roadster, an full electric sports car which have already sold 1000 pieces. General Motors too is jumping upon the bandwagon to corner that family sedan market space with its Chevy Volt concept of a electric hybrid family sedan.

What better scenario could we get than a totally green car, saving the car owner the agonizing pain of ever rising fuel costs, and being able to breath easier too. Here is cheers to Auto Land and looking forward to the grand debut of the real commercialization of the Electric Car.

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About the Author

Joey Lee is a hybrid car enthusiast, has 17 years of business & marketing experience, holds an Executive MBA, and a Platinum Ezine Author. Get the latest eco friendly hybrid green cars info at Hybrids & Environmentally Friendly Cars and much more at CngCar.org

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