The document discusses electric vehicles including the 2013 Tesla Model S, 2013 Scion iQ EV, 2013 Honda Fit EV, and 2013 Nissan Leaf. It provides the developer and average cost for each vehicle. Advantages of electric cars are that they emit no CO2, have relatively low fuel costs of $1.05 for every 25 miles, can refuel at any outlet, use a renewable resource, and rely less on fossil fuels. Necessary infrastructure upgrades include improving electrical grids and developing faster charging methods. Disadvantages include the need for many infrastructure changes, some consumer reluctance, and limited long-distance travel due to charging needs. The government can provide loans and incentives to promote electric vehicles.

1. Cars of the Future
By Ryan Vincenzetti

2. 2013 Tesla Model S
• Developed by Tesla
• Costs 62,400

3. 2013 Scion iQ EV
• Devolved by Toyota
• Costs about $16,250

4. 2013 Honda Fit EV
• Developed by Honda
• Costs 36,625

5. 2013 Nissan Leaf
• Developed by Nissan
• Costs $21,000

6. Electric Car Advantages
• Emit no CO2
• Out of these 4 cars every 25 miles costs at most
$1.05
• Able to refuel at any outlet
• Electricity is a renewable resource
• Relatively cheap
• Less reliance on fossil fuels

7. Necessary infrastructure
• Electrical companies will need to upgrade
their grids
• Electrical companies will need to watch for
clusters of electric vehicles
• Charging stations with 240-volt outlets
• Faster methods of charging will need to be
developed

8. Electric Car Disadvantages
• Many changes will be needed in infrastructure
• Many people are reluctant to them
• Cross country travel will not be as easy
because of charging
• Batteries do not last very long
• Generating electricity can generate CO2

9. Governmental Role
• Governmental loans to electric car developers
• Offer incentives to electric care developers
• Promote electric cars
• Use electric cars for governmental jobs
• Enforce car safety regulations

10. My Future Alternative Fuel Car
I would drive an all electric battery car such as a Tesla
Model S. My reasons are simple. Electric cars usually have the
cheapest fuel prices and gas prices will most likely be much
higher in 10 years. As a result of increased gas prices hybrids
may not be as practical. Hydrogen vehicles will most likely not be
advanced enough in 10 years for consumer use nor will the
infrastructure be. Another reason is my car will be full of fuel
every morning which will save me time. Also electric cars do not
release any CO2 into the atmosphere.

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