How much does cost matter in first wave of EVs?
Found on CNet News on Friday, 30 July 2010
Cars powered by electricity are going to be cheaper to run per mile than gasoline cars, which provides some comfort to electric vehicle buyers.
The key question for the auto industry is what happens in a few years after the early adopters, the people willing to pay more for new technology and a greener ride, already have their EVs. Here, the economics of fueling and daily driving patterns loom much larger in the decision.
Rarely mentioned is the fact that, without paying attention to how the electricity is generated, EVs aren't much more environment friendly than common gasoline-based cars. It merely soothes your conscience; but you still pollute the nature by getting energy from coal fired power plants.