Attraction Of Electric Powered Cars
Electric powered cars, trucks, and SUVs are held in high esteem by a growing consumer base for several reasons. These vehicles can be charged overnight using household outlets, eliminating wasted time at gas stations during daily commutes. Electric powered vehicles are gaining popularity because they ease the minds of consumers concerned about their carbon footprints. This niche vehicle market is turning into the mainstream by installing electronics, comfortable seating, and other features to compete with traditional vehicles. As electric powered cars dovetail with gas-guzzling vehicles in the next decade, consumers will flock to cleaner electric vehicles that are less expensive to operate.
Target Markets For Electric Powered Cars
The target markets for electric powered cars include corporate fleets, universities, and eco-conscious consumers. Major corporations across the globe are typically the first consumers to gain access to electric vehicle models. These high-volume consumers are turning to electric powered vehicles for courier services, executive commutes, and daily service routes to keep overhead costs low. Public and private universities have been at the forefront of the electric vehicle movement with university researchers responsible for advancements in EV advancements. These institutions are purchasing electric powered cars as they hit the market to demonstrate their commitments to eco-friendly policies. The average consumer looking for a zero-emission car that is inexpensive to operate, but comfortable for daily commutes, should look at electric powered vehicles.
Aptera Motors 2e®
Aptera Motors© (http://www.aptera.com/) is getting ready to sell the Aptera 2e® and revolutionize the green vehicle market. The three-wheel 2e® will be priced around $35,000 upon its release. This plug-in electric vehicle weighs less than 2,000 pounds with an airplane-like design meant to cut down on drag. The 2e® features gull wing doors to ensure easy entrance and exit from this electric powered vehicle. 2e® drivers will feel safer thanks to Aptera’s© efficiency meter, front and side impact beams, and rear vision screen. Aptera Motors© uses a solar-assisted heating and AC unit to ensure passenger comfort without sapping electricity from the drive system.
ZAP Xebra®
ZAP Motors© (http://www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/electric-cars/xebra-sedan) offers electric powered utility trucks and cars at affordable rates. The company’s ZAP Xebra® may be labeled a three-wheel motorcycle for legal reasons, but the vehicle features plenty of features found in cars. The Xebra® is priced from $11,700 with a handful of optional features available for premium rates. ZAP Motors© offers an affordable vehicle deposit of $99 per Xebra® unit for drivers looking to reserve these vehicles as production continues.
The Xebra® is capable of reaching 40 miles per hour with the pedal to the floor. ZAP Motors© is powered by a lead-acid battery that can achieve 25 miles in a single charge. This electric powered car weighs in at 2,805 pounds and offers four seats to accommodate families, work teams, and other small groups. The Xebra® is available in four colors including blue, green, and red to add some personality. ZAP Motors© provides optional features like leather seats and CD/radio systems depending on the needs of their customers.
Tesla Motors Roadster Sport®
California-based Tesla Motors© (http://www.teslamotors.com/) is one of the best-known producers of electric powered vehicles in the United States. The company’s Roadster® is giving way in the next few years to the Model S®, a less-costly sports car that runs entirely on electric power. Tesla© started producing the Roadster Sport® in July 2009 to accommodate drivers interested in blending eco-consciousness with driving style. The Tesla Roadster Sport® is priced from $101,500 with a $9,900 deposit required to secure a unit from limited supplies.
The all-electric Roadster Sport® is built for speed with a high speed of 125 miles per hour and the ability to reach 60 MPH from a dead stop in 3.7 seconds. The car’s 228-horsepower engine is comparable to sedans and coupes running on gas, eliminating the concern by consumers about the heartiness of electric powered cars. Roadster Sport® owners can charge their cars within four hours of plug-in and achieve 244 miles per charge during highway driving. Tesla Motors© offers optional features like performance tires, solar guard windshields, and extended warranties to boost the value of their Roadster Sports®.
GEM e2®
Chrysler© produces electric golf carts and neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) through Global Electric Motors© (http://www.gemcar.com/models/details.asp?MID=3&ID=309) or GEM©. GEM’s e2® electric powered car is powered by a half-dozen 12-volt batteries charged by a 72-volt DC charger. The e2® can travel up to 35 miles per charge with a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour. GEM© promotes the e2® and other models for use in low-speed settings ranging from golf courses to gated communities.
The GEM e2® can be customized with multiple colors and accessories made possible through Chrysler’s© ownership. The e2® is available in seven colors including metallic green, yellow, and white for fashion-forward drivers. GEM© drivers make the e2® more comfortable for their passengers with optional features like dash-mounted fans and heated seats. This electric powered vehicle’s standard quartz-halogen headlights can be coupled with optional features like beacon lights to ensure safety from dawn to dusk.
Miles Electric Vehicles ZX40S®
Miles Electric Vehicles© (http://www.milesev.com/#zx40.swf) produces low-speed cars and trucks that run entirely on electric power. The electric powered car produced by Miles Electric Vehicles© is the ZX40S®, a two seater with a maximum range of 50 miles. The ZX40S® is powered by six 12-volt batteries that can be recharged using the company’s patented recharging system within six hours. The maximum speed of the ZX40S® is capped at 25 miles per hour, making this diminutive vehicle ideal for neighborhood travel.
The ZX40S® possesses a cargo capacity of 41 cubic feet to handle luggage, groceries, and other supplies. Drivers can keep their guests comfortable using power windows as well as a heating/AC control unit controlled by electricity. The LCD dashboard display helps ZX40S® drivers keep track of energy consumption, speed, and other metrics during daily drives. The vehicle’s front and rear wheel brakes along with sturdy side beams keep passengers safe in case of accidents.
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