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Overview to Electric Cars
But before you run out and purchase an electric car, you should know what you can expect as an owner of one of these types of vehicles. Because they are new on the market, there has not been a lot of consumer testing done and so you want to be sure that these cars are safe, reliable, and just as eco-friendly and economical as their manufacturers claim that they are. Below are some pros and cons to owning an electric car that should help you determine if these cars are right for you and your lifestyle.
Pros of Owning an Electric Car
- Because electric cars do not run on fuel, you can save a lot of money at the gas pump by instead plugging in your vehicle to charge at home or at work.
- Electric cars are superbly eco-friendly vehicles that emit no emissions whatsoever. This means that you can drive with a clear conscience, knowing that your driving habits do not contribute to global warming and atmospheric and environmental pollution.
- Some governments offer tax incentives to get more consumers to purchase eco-friendly vehicles, including electric cars, so you can save money.
- When it comes to charging your car at home, though you need to pay for the electricity bill that comes in, some electricity providers are actually also giving breaks and incentives to electric car owners.
- Electronic cars are incredibly quiet because they do not have the same loud engines that regular vehicles have.
Cons of Owning an Electric Car
- Electric car batteries can only store so much energy to get the car to travel over relatively short distances, so you cannot take long road trips in an electric car without making many stops to wait for the car to charge up again at a charging station.
- Because electric cars are so new, charging stations are difficult to come by in most areas, which means you are forced to charge your vehicle only at home, further limiting how far you can drive the car without risking the battery being drained and you being stranded.
- Unlike regular cars, you cannot simply bring an electric car to any regular mechanic. Instead, mechanics that specialise in and understand the technology that goes into electric cars should be used to ensure these cars get the proper maintenance and repairs they need.
- The up-front cost of an electric vehicle is high because the technology is new and there are only a few electric models available.
Would you drive the equivalent of a
football field going over 55 mph—blindfolded? You probably answered, “Of course
not. That’d be crazy!” But, anyone who has ever sent a text while driving, has
actually done just that. This means, every time you get behind the wheel,
you’re sharing the road with a lot of people driving big machines, who aren’t
really paying attention. Whoa.
Most Dangerous for Young People
According to an article by Instant Checkmate, vehicle accidents are the
leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15-20. This means that
cars cause more deaths for people of that age group than drugs, guns, or
violence. People within this demographic are more likely to engage in
“distracted driving” habits such as talking to other passengers in the car,
texting, or changing radio stations.
Human error accounts for a staggering
majority of all car crashes—over 90%. According to Alert Driving magazine,
“There are 3,500 deaths a day or 150 every hour, and nearly three people get
killed on the road every minute.” The truth is, driving our cars is one of the
most dangerous activities we will participate in over the course of our
lifetimes, and we do it everyday.
What if Cars Drove Themselves?
Google has been putting major funding
towards research focused on developing a self-propelled car. The exciting part
is, cars that can drive themselves are not something that only exists in
science fiction books—the technology is closer to becoming a reality than you
might think.
Volvo's aim is that by 2020 no one will
ever be killed or seriously hurt driving its latest models. Cheers to that.
Portable DVD Players For Family Cars
For Watching Movies
Obviously the main reason for buying a portable DVD player for the car is to allow your children to watch movies whilst in the car. Most children will happily sit in front of a film for a couple of hours if it’s interesting and exciting enough. There are a wealth of movies available on DVD from the latest releases through to older family favourites. They can be bought in a wide range of stores or cheaply second-hand. Stocking the car with enough movies to keep everyone entertained couldn’t be easier.For Watching Television
As well as movies, you can also get a number of children’s programmes on DVD such as In the Night Garden, Teletubbies or even Horrible Histories for the older child, These are a great way of passing the time on slightly shorter journeys by just watching one or two episodes whilst several episodes can be played in a row for longer journeys.For Playing Games
If the DVD selection you have for your children is well-watched, children may begin to tire of watching DVDs, making boredom rear its ugly head in the car again. A great way to re-invent a movie on DVD is to play a game whilst the movie is on. For example when watching a film like Toy Story, you may decide to set your children a counting challenge, perhaps counting how many times the word Buzz Lightyear is used. This will not only give your children something to do but ensure that the film grabs their attention too, hopefully giving you some respite from the kids for an hour or so.
For Interaction
Many children’s DVDs now come with addition bonus features pre-loaded onto the disc too. These can help to keep children entertained and help to pass the time on long journeys too. Examples of DVD extras or bonus features include spin-off short movies, previews or clips of other films, film related extras such as outtakes or information on the making of the film and occasionally games too. Whilst in the car with the children, every little extra bit of entertainment helps to alleviate their boredom. There are many websites where DVD’s and portable DVD players can be purchased online.
With so many great ways to entertain
for hours on end, you’ll wonder why you never thought to buy a portable DVD
before.
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