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Upcoming Electric Car Models

2011-07-14 10:40:15

The competition for electric car models for this year intensifies. Due to this, most car makers are starting to release their latest electric car models to increase their sales. These cars are mostly propelled by electric motors alone and not by the existing combination of gas-powered engines and electric motors. Although most of these car makers had been very secretive of future designs, some of them were able to relay some of the features as well as the new car prices for their upcoming new car models. To provide you with a brief update about the upcoming electric car models, this article included a few of them and this includes the following:

1.BMW Megacity

The BMW Megacity is a low- slung-four-seat hatchback coupe set to be released in 2013.

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How Do Electric Cars Work?

2011-07-14 10:40:15

Opting for an electric car is a wiser and more eco-friendly option than the conventional cars as they are less polluting and more efficient. Gas guzzling automotive may soon be a thing of the past as these electric cars are fast gaining popularity due to their multiple benefits for the users.
 
 
The marked differences between an electric car and a gasoline car are determined by the power source that provides the motive force of operation. Electric cars run on AC and DC motors and are powered by rechargeable batteries whereas gasoline cars run on internal combustion engines that convert chemical energy into mechanical energy.
 
 
Electric cars are known for their extensive wiring. To power up an electric car, there is no need to visit a gas station, it is just simple, just plug into an electric socket and get it recharged.

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Build Your Own Electric Car

2011-07-14 10:40:15

This product is offered by a couple who have been living "off grid" for the past 15 years. They drive their own homemade electric car and use solar and wind energy to run their house.

Their book reveals the method that they used to convert their car to run on electricity at a cost that they, as regular people, could afford. The cost of the whole process is a few hundred dollars. And they will also show you how to complete a 100 miles with one charging.

You will learn in a step-by-step the method of converting your car to electric power and how to reduce the money that you pay for fuel to nearly zero.

This method is not only an effective way to get great mileage for less, but it also helps the environment. The use of fuel increases the amount of harmful gases in the environment which has a negative affect on the overall environment and particularly on the local environment.

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