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__Electric Cars__ What is it?

The electric car is a type of car that runs on an electric engine. Unlike many other cars today that run on a combustion engine, the electric engine gives off no greenhouse gasses which significantly makes it environmental friendly. Electric cars can usually travel for about a hundred miles before needing recharge. The batteries need charged overnight (about eight hours) and there is a gauge that can tell you how much power you have left. They are very efficient for city driving, but sometimes become a problem when traveling long distances. When is it useful? 

This is currently the most environmental friendly car that can be purchased. it causes virtually no harm to the environment. Another positive fact about the electric engine it that it has a very high torque which allows you to accelerate much faster and travel at higher speeds. Electric cars also tent to be more aerodynamic which also allows you to travel at higher speeds. A common misconception about electric cars are that they can not travel very fast, but they is false because some advanced electric cars have been clocked at speed in the low 100's. media type="youtube" key="XrtXXrRa5OI" width="333" height="275" align="left"media type="youtube" key="Vvqj7egMZMI" width="347" height="278" The videos show how companies are working every day to create an environmental car that is realistic priced and convenient for the driver. The hard work that these companies put in every day to try and save our environment should resonate through our community. These cars that they are creating will help us take a step forward into a more green society. What are the Environmental effects?

The electric motor makes it environmental friendly because it does not release any greenhouse gasses. This prevents the carbon and nitrogen cycle from being disrupted because it does not release any harmful toxins into the air. The main chemicals that are released from exhaust from a combustion run car is nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide. These are two dangerous chemicals that can become lethal to our environment. The new alternative in cars(electric engine) do not release any chemical into our environment. This is possible because the electric engine runs off of a fuel cell. A fuel cell is a type of battery that uses a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to create energy. This chemical reaction creates electricity, which the car then uses as its source of energy. The fuel cell creates the electricity which takes the place of gas in a normal car. Fuel Cells Citations

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