Change is imminent in the transportation industry with the certain arrival of electric cars.  The arrival of these cars will encourage us to move from internal combustion engines to vehicles powered by electricity. These cars herald a time of clean emissions and revolutionary technology and should entice all to give up dependence on gas powered vehicle.

It is important that we know what plug in cars are. Plug-ins are cars which use cheap, clean and safe domestic electricity for all or some of its power. The difference between plug in or all electric vehicle(EV) and hybrid vehicles (PHEV) is that plug in cars use store all energy in batteries but hybrid cars  store only some energy in batteries and depend on gasoline to extend their performance. PHEVs depend entirely on gasoline and cannot be powered by electricity.

If there is one word to describe electric cars it is “reliable”. These cars do not need tune ups or oil changes and work just as well with 10 times fewer parts than ordinary cars.

These cars provide the ideal option to bring down carbon emissions. Making optimum use of the renewable aspect of electricity to power transportation is the first step to ecological safety. Electric vehicles are the only way to ensure sustainability of environment and fuel price stability.

Isn’t it amazing!

Where can one get an EV?

Procuring an electric vehicle is very challenging as most vehicle manufacturers do not have electric versions of their cars. This is because of the oil and auto industries rallying hard to withdraw the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate proposed during the 1990’s. With the mandate withdrawn, auto giants were under no pressure to sell electric cars and consumers were denied any choice in the matter. Cars were in fact confiscated and destroyed despite pleas from owners.

In 2005, DontCrush.com campaigned hard for electric vehicles and had companies like Ford and Toyota cease crushing their electric cars. The success of the DontCrush.com campaign has encouraged companies like Plug In America to provide customers with electrical choices in vehicles.

Change is Coming

Better times have arrived for Evs. Several auto manufactures have begun to offer Plug in cars. Chevrolet launched it VOLT at special dealerships in 2010 and Nissan has launched its LEAF. 2011 brings in electric cars from the factories of Ford, Coda, Think, MINI and smart into the market.  All major auto manufacturers along with a few start ups have announced a new range of plug in vehicles, but only consistent pressure from environmentally conscious sectors of society will ensure that these cars will be sold.

Where can I buy a Plug in?

Plug In America’s Plug in Vehicle Tracker is the best way to stay up to date with news about electric vehicles in America. Updated twice a month, all details pertaining to highway- usable electrical cars and trucks are provided here. The Tracker is only for informational purposes and does not certify or sponsor any specific brand.

Action to be taken

It is up to the people to ensure that they are provided with the right choices in vehicles. They have to insist and demand that all auto manufacturers build and sell plug-ins. Only persistent efforts to encourage plug ins will ensure sustainability. Contacting local dealers and signing Plug in America’s petition is the first step in the right track.