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Ten Fun Facts about Electric Cars!

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Ten Fun Facts about Electric Cars!

1. You can do it yourself!

Many electric cars have been built by hobbyists and regular people who want to convert their existing car with the aid of manuals and conversion kits. Some auto garages specialize in electric car conversion. If you’re crafty, love the environment and hate paying for gas, a DIY conversion may be the right thing for you

Ten Fun Facts about Electric Cars!

2. Car companies haven’t always been excited about Electric vehicles.

Maybe one of the most famous stories involving electric vehicles was highlighted in the documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car?", which chronicles the birth and death of the General Motors EV1. The EV1 was an electric, limited-release model that was brought down in a flurry of corporate pressure from oil companies and auto manufacturers that were unsure that they wanted to comply with more demanding state clean air standards.

Ten Fun Facts about Electric Cars!

3. Celebrities love them.

George Clooney, Cameron Diaz, Will Ferrell, Jay Leno and Tom Hanks all love their hybrids and electrics. Here’s a photo roundup of stars with their cars.

Ten Fun Facts about Electric Cars!

4. SUVs are going electric

The sports utility vehicle, often seen as emblematic of over-consumption and terrible gas mileage, has gotten new life with the growing popularity of electric vehicles. Car companies are starting to develop â€œcrossoverâ€ SUVs, built on a car platform and reduced in weight. The Toyota RAV-4 electric is currently the most popular hybrid SUV, but there are more on the way. So you can still haul cargo and children, go off-road and have a roomy interior, all while conserving fuel.

Ten Fun Facts about Electric Cars!

5. The range is getting better

Smaller, more efficient batteries are giving electric cars a greater range. Manufacturers are aiming for at least 100 miles per charge, as exemplified by the Nissan Leaf and the BMW Mini E. Tesla Motors’ line of high-performance electric sports cars offer even greater range, though only if driven at moderate speeds.

Ten Fun Facts about Electric Cars!

6. They’re selling well

The top-selling hybrid model in the US is the Toyota Prius, with 140,928 units sold in 2010. This is no surprise, considering that the Prius was the first widely-available hybrid option extended to consumers. Since 2000, almost 1 million Priuses have been sold. The 2011 Chevy Volt was sold out by December 2010 and Nissan announced in May that the 2011 Leaf has sold out as well.

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