Electric Cars - The future ?

[blithelymorelT6]

Its easy to think of anything but really hard to enforce in real world but still I think this may be a step towards future

[Goethe]

 Electrics cars is  the future.If you look at the production you can see that is true.The production and sale of electric vehicles,is accelerated in 2016,with two million manufactured and over 750,000 sold globally,according to IEA,.And the market is expected to  boom further in the coming years.

[Sithara007]

Electrics cars is  the future.If you look at the production you can see that is true.The production and sale of electric vehicles,is accelerated in 2016,with two million manufactured and over 750,000 sold globally,according to IEA,.And the market is expected to  boom further in the coming years.

Less than a million sold globally? Compare that figure to the total number of motor vehicles in the world (1 billion plus), and you will realize how minuscule amount that is. And going up from 0.1% of all vehicles to 0.5% is not going to change anything, in my opinion.

[LeddiBoss]

It is high time for electric cars to get out of the shadows and become more accessible both in terms of prices and in terms of the opportunity to buy them. Today there are a lot of popular representatives - numerous unique, hand-picked, Tesla, BMW i3, Chevrolet Spark EV, Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi i-MiEV (Peugeot iOn, also Citroen C-Zero). However, it is still difficult to buy such a car in Russia.


Even more questions arise about their charging and maintenance - we are simply not ready for a massive influx of electric vehicles. But I would like to repeat the words mentioned in the movie "Who killed the electric car?" - if mass production began, the solution of problems would be found quickly.



Obviously, the next step in the development of cars (using the example of flying vehicles) is unmanned vehicles. Self-driving, a car from Google, the inhabitants of the West see quite often - run-in is the computer control system of the machine.


This is not the first project on this topic, however, realizing that such a giant as Google is engaged in development, I want to believe that very soon we will open a new era - the era of unmanned vehicles or electric vehicles.

They can bring to our lives a cheaper and safer way of transportation. The trip will not be spent man-hours, and therefore, you can go anywhere, without wasting time on driving.



A detailed review of these and other unmanned vehicles we will do very soon - wait. In the meantime, I would like to say that such a revolution will not happen tomorrow or in a few years. No. Most likely, this will happen not earlier than in the next decade. The auto industry is quite inert, and some issues are not resolved yet. However, as soon as this happens, we will get into a true revolution!


Electric Cars = Ecomobiles?


Today, manufacturers and marketers try to substitute "eco" for all products from all sides. The century of ecological products, eco-biofuels and eco-cities is in full swing. Did not pass this fate and electric cars. Yes, they do not need oil products for traffic. Yes, electricity is generally safer and less harmful to nature than burning gasoline or diesel.



However, electricity must be accumulated somewhere in sufficient quantities. The production of batteries is not the most environmentally friendly process. And the composition of the batteries is far from being "eco". In most hybrid cars, manufacturers put batteries in the lower part of the body - under the floor, so that they occupy as little as possible of useful space. However, in case of any accident, if the battery is damaged, the car from the category "eco" will suddenly become unsafe for the environment. In addition, the accumulating elements have their own life cycle. And so far it is not as great as we would like.



But the batteries are not the only problem. A much bigger question arises after the clarification of the way of electricity production: 66% of electricity in Russia, according to data as of January 1, 2015, is produced at TPPs. And these billions of kilowatt-hours are produced by burning other fuel resources. Next are HPPs and nuclear power plants - about 15% each, followed by alternative sources of energy - windmills, solar panels and so on.



Neither HPPs, NPPs, TPPs, nor even solar panels (no matter how green they may appear) do not represent a truly environmentally friendly way of obtaining electricity. In each of them there is a spoonful of tar. It would seem, how can the ecology prevent the HPP (if everything is approximately clear from the NPP and TPP)? The fact is that any introduction to human nature somehow shakes the balance. Because of the dams, about 400 thousand square meters were flooded. km of the most fertile land and valuable forests, 20% of freshwater fish species in the world either disappeared or are under threat of extinction, due to the accumulation of untreated sewage conditions for the multiplication of pathogens are created, diseases that were not previously characteristic of the area appear. And this is not a complete list - any ecologist will tell you more than one dozen problems related to any receipt of electricity.

[hermae]

It is high time for electric cars to get out of the shadows and become more accessible both in terms of prices and in terms of the opportunity to buy them. Today there are a lot of popular representatives - numerous unique, hand-picked, Tesla, BMW i3, Chevrolet Spark EV, Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi i-MiEV (Peugeot iOn, also Citroen C-Zero). However, it is still difficult to buy such a car in Russia.


Even more questions arise about their charging and maintenance - we are simply not ready for a massive influx of electric vehicles. But I would like to repeat the words mentioned in the movie "Who killed the electric car?" - if mass production began, the solution of problems would be found quickly.



Obviously, the next step in the development of cars (using the example of flying vehicles) is unmanned vehicles. Self-driving, a car from Google, the inhabitants of the West see quite often - run-in is the computer control system of the machine.


This is not the first project on this topic, however, realizing that such a giant as Google is engaged in development, I want to believe that very soon we will open a new era - the era of unmanned vehicles or electric vehicles.

They can bring to our lives a cheaper and safer way of transportation. The trip will not be spent man-hours, and therefore, you can go anywhere, without wasting time on driving.



A detailed review of these and other unmanned vehicles we will do very soon - wait. In the meantime, I would like to say that such a revolution will not happen tomorrow or in a few years. No. Most likely, this will happen not earlier than in the next decade. The auto industry is quite inert, and some issues are not resolved yet. However, as soon as this happens, we will get into a true revolution!


Electric Cars = Ecomobiles?


Today, manufacturers and marketers try to substitute "eco" for all products from all sides. The century of ecological products, eco-biofuels and eco-cities is in full swing. Did not pass this fate and electric cars. Yes, they do not need oil products for traffic. Yes, electricity is generally safer and less harmful to nature than burning gasoline or diesel.



However, electricity must be accumulated somewhere in sufficient quantities. The production of batteries is not the most environmentally friendly process. And the composition of the batteries is far from being "eco". In most hybrid cars, manufacturers put batteries in the lower part of the body - under the floor, so that they occupy as little as possible of useful space. However, in case of any accident, if the battery is damaged, the car from the category "eco" will suddenly become unsafe for the environment. In addition, the accumulating elements have their own life cycle. And so far it is not as great as we would like.



But the batteries are not the only problem. A much bigger question arises after the clarification of the way of electricity production: 66% of electricity in Russia, according to data as of January 1, 2015, is produced at TPPs. And these billions of kilowatt-hours are produced by burning other fuel resources. Next are HPPs and nuclear power plants - about 15% each, followed by alternative sources of energy - windmills, solar panels and so on.



Neither HPPs, NPPs, TPPs, nor even solar panels (no matter how green they may appear) do not represent a truly environmentally friendly way of obtaining electricity. In each of them there is a spoonful of tar. It would seem, how can the ecology prevent the HPP (if everything is approximately clear from the NPP and TPP)? The fact is that any introduction to human nature somehow shakes the balance. Because of the dams, about 400 thousand square meters were flooded. km of the most fertile land and valuable forests, 20% of freshwater fish species in the world either disappeared or are under threat of extinction, due to the accumulation of untreated sewage conditions for the multiplication of pathogens are created, diseases that were not previously characteristic of the area appear. And this is not a complete list - any ecologist will tell you more than one dozen problems related to any receipt of electricity.

It will happen in the future, yes because now there are already few electric cars and motorcycles. I am thinking of buying one in the future because the gas now is getting expensive, and I could also help the environment when I buy electric car or motorcycle because it doesnt emit smoke that could result to air pollution.

[patarfweefwee]

If electric cars and it's refueling system is more efficient now then i might actually consider buying one. I mean I'm very much happy with alot of people owning cars that doesn't use fossil fuel anymore but if the refueling system would be like one per state then that would be a hassle. I believe in the future, we could see cars that are made better than petrol engines and would be cheaper so people will actually buy it. How will the middle eastern sheiks would feel about this though.

[shizzle_my_nizzle]

I'm a total car nut but every time I have to smell diesel fumes on a winter morning I go one step closer to becoming a tree hugging hippie.

So many people forget that even if we did power our electric cars through only coal power plants, these power plants are still at least 40% efficient (twice of the average car), they are always running at optimal temperature and their
filters are very efficient.
A newer car only runs decently clean when the engine and catalytic converter are at optimal temperatures and in good condition. And when they're cold and in bad condition the emissions can easily be 20 to 100 times worse.

As for electric cars I'll just wait a few more years for the batteries to go on solid electrolytes. Cars with those will be able to last much much longer than normal gasoline cars and with far less maintenance and things to go wrong.
I also dig the instant throttle response of electic and ability to step on it instantly when you turn it on without having to worry about destroying the engine. Not to mention the lower center of gravity.

[yoseph]

I'm a total car nut but every time I have to smell diesel fumes on a winter morning I go one step closer to becoming a tree hugging hippie.

So many people forget that even if we did power our electric cars through only coal power plants, these power plants are still at least 40% efficient (twice of the average car), they are always running at optimal temperature and their
filters are very efficient.
A newer car only runs decently clean when the engine and catalytic converter are at optimal temperatures and in good condition. And when they're cold and in bad condition the emissions can easily be 20 to 100 times worse.

As for electric cars I'll just wait a few more years for the batteries to go on solid electrolytes. Cars with those will be able to last much much longer than normal gasoline cars and with far less maintenance and things to go wrong.
I also dig the instant throttle response of electic and ability to step on it instantly when you turn it on without having to worry about destroying the engine. Not to mention the lower center of gravity.

If they are able to make solar cells that can utilize a lot of of the suns energy then i believe that not only will we be talking about electric care but Aeroplanes and other things are going to be a possibility as we cut down on air pollution as well.

[Terriblethingss]

I think electric car can impact in the development of a city. It shows how modernized is a city. Because of electric cars, it can lessen the noice in the place. And the best effect of electric  cars was the polution, it can leesen it.

[nnevergiveupp]

Green concept is motivated a lot in the modern world. In the future this is going to be highly increased. Therefore purchasing a fuel driven car can cause difficulties to sell in the future. Hence the best decision is to go with the modern technology and tend to use electric vehicles as an investment to the future.

totally agree with your point of view!!

[Choghonl]

Electronics Car for me is better,
to save environment from pollutions.
save a maintenance like change oil every 6 months.
because charging of Electronics Car I think is not cause a lot of electricity.

[Harvs]

Electronics Car have advantage and disadvantage.

the advantage no more diesel or gasoline, less maintenance, no pollution
the disadvantage if you run a long trip far away from the charging station and that's a problem when your battery going to empty.

[Abu Shadow]

Alot of the major car manufacturers are turning their sights on electric and hybrid cars and it seems it's only a matter of time before petrol and diesel cars are gone the way of the dodo. Tesla unveiled an impressive truck for transporting goods. Alot of governments and car manufacturers seem to be getting on board with going green for all the obvious reasons but how soon do you predict before electric is the norm in transportation ?

Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one  ? What are your reasons for buying it ?

This a very good invention as we can reduce the usage of oil and make our environment green. This is should be supported with the government as people will still use the traditional type of vehicle unless it's not prohibited by law. The problem here is it's too expensive than the oil type vehicle. I'm hoping that this will have some innovation to lessen the cost.

[Gelap]

Electronics Car have advantage and disadvantage.

the advantage no more diesel or gasoline, less maintenance, no pollution
the disadvantage if you run a long trip far away from the charging station and that's a problem when your battery going to empty.

indeed there are still many shortcomings of electric cars, but with the electric car will reduce the environmental pollution caused by the car we use now. I'm sure sooner or later the shortage of electric cars will be covered. with the solar power from the sun I think electric cars can travel far by utilizing it into electrical energy.

[Koomsd]

electruc cars most helthy but value its a problem to me whats your idea ?

[AnnaMay]

In my opinion electric cars will appear in the near future. When electric cars appear they will make the atmosphere less polluted. People will live longer. There will be many electric car manufacturers built. At that time everyone was using electric cars to move. The more modern human life was.

[doni95]

Alot of the major car manufacturers are turning their sights on electric and hybrid cars and it seems it's only a matter of time before petrol and diesel cars are gone the way of the dodo. Tesla unveiled an impressive truck for transporting goods. Alot of governments and car manufacturers seem to be getting on board with going green for all the obvious reasons but how soon do you predict before electric is the norm in transportation ?

Do you own an electric car or are considering buying one  ? What are your reasons for buying it ?

Eventually, in the near future, electric vehicles will be taking over the streets and no more smoke emitting vehicles.  I think every country will invest on electric vehicles because of the benefits that it will gain from it.  Two major benefits I see is that Electric cars/vehicles is better for the environment - less air pollution; and with less air pollution comes better and improved public health.   

I would love to own one in the future.

[Tunaite]

Electric cars are certainly the future but not the nearest. There are still a lot of oil fields and it is cheaper to extract oil than making the infrastructure for electric cars.

[akalanka]

Afters years of rumors about the next generation of electric vehicles, we finally have some real cars on the docket. Breakthroughs in technology, dropping battery costs, and a horse-race between automakers have yielded products that must be considered game-changers: 200-mile EVs that will run consumers $30,000 or less after incentives. The future arrived sooner than we expected.

This wave of plug-in vehicles has the potential to upend the industry as it stands, and Tesla won’t be the only one playing on the field. Every major automaker either wants or needs to have volume plug-in sales to stay relevant as a brand and compliant as a corporation. By 2020, most will have their next-generation EVs in the United States. General Motors got the jump on everyone, though.

But not for long. The General will soon have company. Here are the 10 electric cars that will change the auto landscape in the near future.

[whatluke]

Great discussion and I've been trying to understand the future of mobility solution, it's definitely going away from ownership and more towards the sharing economy.

So the question isn't really if EVs are the future, but how the mobility will change when we have self driving vehicles and connected mobility options.

take a look a this WP it's still early days but it could add to the discussion: https://whatauto.expert/wp-content/uploads/Mobility-Token-WP.pdf