cost
How much does it cost to recycle a battery from an electric vehicle?
$500- $2000 (Curran)
How many moving parts are inside an electric car?
20(The)
Do electric or gas vehicles require more maintenance?
Gas vehicles (Wicasset)
Are greenhouse gas emissions worse with electric vehicles or gas powered vehicles?
Worse with gas powered vehicles
How much does it cost to implement a charging system at home?
$800-$4000 (U.S. Department)
On average, how many miles does an electric car get out of a full charge?
200-300 miles (“Electric Car”)
How long does the average American spend at the gas pump every year?
3 hours ("Why")
How many tons of CO2 are released during the production process of an electric car?
10-14 tons of CO2 for an electric car
How much does the average EV driver save on fuel alone yearly?
$800-$1500 ("Electric Car")
At what temperature does the cold start to decrease the battery life in an electric vehicle?
40 degrees Fahrenheit (Bartlett)
What percent of the time are electric vehicles able to recharge on public chargers?
78% of the time (DeLollis)
What power's charging stations for cars?
Wind turbines, solar panels, and diesel generators
How much less money is spent on maintenance for EV over the car's lifetime?
$4,600 (Heisel)
On average, what percentage does the maximum battery capacity go down annually for electric vehicle batteries?
1.8%-2.3% (Argue)
How long on average does it take to charge an electric vehicle at home?
10.5 hours (Clarke)
Is there, and if so what are some solutions/changes that could make electric vehicles more appealing?
There are a few solutions we can look at