Fuel and electricity duel

Automotive history focuses on luxury, comfort and aesthetics rather than performance, power, speed and safety. This also applies to the original need for transportation and transportation. However, if you are considering buying a car with more horsepower that is safe for everyday use and has a longer mileage, a petrol car is the best choice on both the highway and the racetrack.

Theory is not just barbaric speculation or desktop projection, but real-world simulation. The University of California, Davis recently launched an “EV project” that allows car users to simulate EV (electric vehicle) commuting compared to gasoline-powered vehicles. The project found that a 50-mile round-trip commute could save electricity 2014 Chevrolet Volt owners about $ 1,000 a year in fuel costs compared to driving a petrol-based 2014 Ford Focus. However, pure electric vehicles are more expensive than gas-based electric vehicles. For example, the 2018 Ford Focus costs less than $ 18,000, but the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt returns consumers by more than $ 34,000, and the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt costs more than $ 38,000. Solving the equation in this fictional scenario takes over 17 years for Chevrolet owners to recover the extra cost of buying electricity. In short, EVs are not suitable for users who plan to hold the vehicle for long periods of time. EVs also cost more upfront than gas-based cars. They need to support charging infrastructure, plugin accessibility, and professional maintenance workshops, but these are not yet sufficient to meet growing consumer demand.

Additional concerns are raised regarding mileage and range. Most elite EVs, such as the Tesla Model X, Model S, Model 3, Chevrolet Bolt, and 2018 Nissan Leaf, can only travel an average of 225 miles on a single charge in an ideal scenario. This number can drop to 170 on cold or hot days if the heater or AC is operating at full blast. In this case, hybrid and gas-based cars are better options. To maximize the potential of hybrids, some car buyers choose plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). For example, the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt has a 53-mile electric range and a traditional gas tank for long-distance travel of up to 420 miles.

It’s true that EVs are environmentally friendly, but they are not always clean because they generate electricity in some way. It’s comparable to using the same fossil fuel-it’s just cleaner. The EV runs on a lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries need to be mined from the ground. Chemically, lithium is a corrosive alkali metal that treats gaseous derivatives that are dangerous when in contact with moisture, increasing environmental pollution. In applications, this can cause the EV to emit dangerous gases or ignite if stored in cold weather or improperly maintained. The current electrical infrastructure of such technologies does not provide the preparation for reusing batteries or readjusting disposal costs. Fuel-based cars can be easily rebuilt, replacing engines and filtering fuel. But now that’s not the case with Electric.

“Future Transportations” technology is still young and more expensive than gas-based cousins. EVs may be easier to charge, but they will cost more in the medium to long term. Even state-of-the-art EV batteries eventually wear out and need to be replaced frequently. For such a replacement, the Tesla Model 3 battery pack costs $ 190 per kWh and the Chevrolet Volt battery pack costs $ 205 per kWh. Charging stations are another link to EV nutrition. In euphoria, consumers can skip gas stations and “fill” EVs from charging stations on their way to work or through additional solar arrays installed at home. In reality, gas stations are found every mile on regular highways, but EV battery charging stations may not be found very often. People living in apartments and condominiums may find it difficult to get a charging plugin. At a high cost, the plugin is currently only available in the most developed countries such as the United States and Western Europe. Needless to say, this is a trading breaker for many new buyers and a headache for car owners in developing countries.

Many years of debate have gained a great deal of traction over car safety issues. Theoretically, EVs are less flammable than gasoline vehicles. However, once it burns, EV is hard to come out. In October 2017, the Tesla Model S ignited after colliding with a concrete barrier on the Austrian Ahlberg Expressway. The incident required 35 firefighters to extinguish the flames. Recently, on March 23, 2018, the Tesla Model X slammed head-on into the unshielded median strip of California’s Highway 101 and ignited. The flames closed the highway for five hours, a nightmare for firefighters. EV motors are not responsible for such tragic accidents. A powerful villain is a lithium-ion battery that can burn hotter fires, release intense heat, and is difficult to extinguish. Battery fires also generate a variety of poisonous gases, smoke and gases that pose a significant danger to daily commuting and the environment. Currently, only a handful of EV manufacturers have the expertise to tackle such electricity emissions and hazards. State firefighters and commuters are not always aware of this “technical know-how” because EVs do not come with a detailed manual for “Extinguishing EVs 101”.

Recent crashes have brought back the debate about whether EVs are safer than diesel and petrol vehicles when it comes to safety. In black and white, the Tesla Model X may have the perfect score for a crash test safety assessment. However, real-world experience and records have always proven to be stronger than the results of the Rainbow Promise and the whitewashed lab. Technological breakthrough EVs could usher in a transport revolution in the coming decades. Battery pack replacement costs can drop to $ 73 per kWh after 2030, and concerns in the current range can be a thing of the past. Hybrids and EVs have the potential to offer more options and more convenience for demanding consumers and new commercial setups. But at this stage, it’s easier to bet on a “burning” engine than on a battery-powered motor, considering traffic safety for tension-free travel.