Driving with Stored Energy
Posted on Wed, Oct 26, 2011
As Americans become more aware of their energy and resource consumption, they are turning to alternative ways to travel. Public transportation and bikes are gaining popularity, but nothing beats the convenience and speed of a car.
Car manufactures are providing alternative car options, with vehicles that generate and store energy, like electric cars and plug-in hybrids. An electric car is a vehicle powered by an electric motor with batteries, rather than a gas engine. A hybrid car has both a gas engine and stored energy in batteries. A variety of electric and hybrid options are being released in the next few years, so we’ve listed a few of the contenders below.*
| Make |
Type |
Miles on Full Charge |
Top Speed |
Recharge Time |
Price |
| Chevy Volt |
Hybrid |
25-30 battery, 300 gas |
100mph |
4 hours |
$41,000 |
| Wheego LiFe |
Electric |
100 |
65mph |
5 hours |
$33,000 |
| Coda Sedan |
Electric |
90-120 |
80mph |
6 hours |
$44,000 |
| Nissan LEAF |
Electric |
62-138 |
90mph |
7 hours |
$33,000 |
| Prius Plug-In |
Hybrid |
15 battery, 490 gas approx. |
62 mph on electric |
3 hours |
$32,000 |
Advantages of electric/hybrid transportation include:
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Zero-emissions
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Substantially lower annual costs – pay for electricity costs rather than gasoline
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Quiet engine, with less noise pollution
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Regenerative braking converts energy from braking into battery energy, so even when you're slowing down, you're charging up
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Wiring rather than engine plumbing, which means less maintenance and less parts to replace
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Federal tax credits for buying new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles can reach up to $7,500
Storage Post self storage facilities offer car storage and vehicle parking, so you have a place for your old gas-guzzling ride. Our storage units are protected by 24-hour video surveillance, resident managers and secure entry points so your JEEP is well taken care of in car storage while your electric car takes care of your bank account. Visit www.storagepost.com for more information on climate controlled storage and Storage Post’s security features.
*Storage Post does not endorse these vehicles or their manufacturers, nor does it make any claims regarding the specific features and capabilities of these vehicles.
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