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Tesla, which has been building electric cars for sometime, is one of the more well-known competitors in the field. However, one of the greatest stumbling blocks for the small California auto manufacturer is the required price for their cars. Easily reaching into the hundreds of thousands, Teslas are not a luxury many can afford, though the technology used by them does deliver a clean, smooth and effective ride. This forward-thinking article from 2007 tells the story of one man who wanted to change the American auto system before it came to the brink of collapsing in 2008. Shai Agassi likens the future of electric cars to that of cell-phones: you need not just the technology, but also the infrastructure – in this case charging stations to keep all-battery powered cars running. “If Tesla is the iPhone,” he explained, “we are AT&T.” Agassi found success in San Francisco in November 2008 when the city decided to work with him on a contract to build charging stations in the city. Others are much more skeptical of the potential for the success of the electric battery powered cars, much like they were about plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (phevs) only a few years ago.. Some potential hang-ups could be: a lack of a strong cross-country infrastructure, which would leave eco-drivers stranded when the battery dies; the expense of the battery needed; the development of the needed batteries; and the performance capabilities of battery operated vehicles. Watch this site for more information as new all-electric battery powered cars are developed and released into the marketplace. During the transition, readers might also learn from the evolution of hybrid car batteries. * BatteryPoweredCar.us - This domain name is for sale or lease, and is also available within a portfolio of hybrid domain names at Hybrid Kingdom. Serious inquiries can be made through info@HybridKingdom.com. |
