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EVs are simple to power with local and renewable energy, eliminating our reliance on foreign oil.
Fremont, CA: An electric vehicle (EV) runs on electricity rather than an internal-combustion engine, which generates power through burning a mixture of fuel and gases. As a result, such a vehicle gets viewed as a potential replacement for current-generation automobiles to solve the problems like rising pollution, global warming, decreasing natural resources, etc. Though the notion of electric vehicles has been for a long time, it has gained a lot of attention due to rising carbon footprints and other environmental implications of fuel-based vehicles.
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Better for our health
Lowering dangerous exhaust emissions is beneficial for health. The air quality will result in fewer health costs and expenditures associated with air pollution. In addition, EVs are quieter than gasoline/diesel vehicles, reducing noise pollution.
Cheaper to run
The cost of electricity necessary to charge an EV is around 40percent cheaper than the cost of using gasoline for a similar-sized vehicle traveling the same distance. If users charge any EV using the solar PV system or at a free charging station, the cost will get reduced.
Better for our energy security
On a national scale, EVs can contribute to the world's liquid-fuel energy security. Currently, Australia is heavily reliant on other nations for petroleum supplies.
EVs are simple to power with local and renewable energy, eliminating our reliance on foreign oil. However, if fuel supplies get disrupted, or fuel prices rise considerably, EVs will be impacted.
Cheaper to maintain
A Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) has more moving parts than even traditional gasoline or diesel vehicle. Servicing is relatively simple, less frequent, and generally less expensive than a petrol/diesel vehicle.
All EV batteries deteriorate (become less efficient). Most automakers guarantee that EV batteries will not degrade underneath a specific level for at least eight years. During your ownership of an EV, users may need to replace the battery.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) already have a gasoline or diesel engine that requires maintenance; hence a PHEV will be more expensive to operate than a BEV.
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