The bext green cars are powered by electricity from renewable sources
A green car does not damage the environment whereas petrol and diesel vehicles harm the environment in several ways. The fossil fuel powered cars produce pollution that brings health problems to people who breathe in the exhaust gases. These gases also harm our environment and may have adverse effects on our climate.
The manufacturing process and the disposal of these vehicles also harm the environment in various ways.
Green vehicles are not powered by fossil fuels but by electricity which is generated from renewable sources.
The manufacturing process and the disposal process of a truly green vehicle must not produce harmful pollution. All parts of green vehicles that are being disposed of must be able to be recycled or reused.
Legislation in many countries of the world defines exactly what is meant by a 'green' car. At the moment the focus is on fuel consumption and emissions. Over the next few years I would expect the legislation to changed to include manufacturing and disposal of green vehicles.
The world is in the process of change which will require new cars to meet the green legislation, whilst older, 'dirty' cars are on the roads. How the world is going to undergo this change is still not clear. It will be politically sensitive and difficult to make these changes and be fair to everyone in the population.
Countries still do not have the infrastructure in place which would allow electric vehicles. There are very few recharging stations in the world, particularly in the major cities where the changeover to electric cars will have the most benefit. The 'electric commuter' will be a major step towards reducing pollution and cleaning up the air that the people in the cities have to breathe.
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The fossil fuel powered car is still king and as far as I am concerned the governments of most countries around the world are not yet prepared to do very much to change things!
The manufacturing process and the disposal of these vehicles also harm the environment in various ways.
Green vehicles are not powered by fossil fuels but by electricity which is generated from renewable sources.
The manufacturing process and the disposal process of a truly green vehicle must not produce harmful pollution. All parts of green vehicles that are being disposed of must be able to be recycled or reused.
Legislation in many countries of the world defines exactly what is meant by a 'green' car. At the moment the focus is on fuel consumption and emissions. Over the next few years I would expect the legislation to changed to include manufacturing and disposal of green vehicles.
The world is in the process of change which will require new cars to meet the green legislation, whilst older, 'dirty' cars are on the roads. How the world is going to undergo this change is still not clear. It will be politically sensitive and difficult to make these changes and be fair to everyone in the population.
Countries still do not have the infrastructure in place which would allow electric vehicles. There are very few recharging stations in the world, particularly in the major cities where the changeover to electric cars will have the most benefit. The 'electric commuter' will be a major step towards reducing pollution and cleaning up the air that the people in the cities have to breathe.
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The fossil fuel powered car is still king and as far as I am concerned the governments of most countries around the world are not yet prepared to do very much to change things!
Consumer expectations are important
Green electric cars must meet the needs of the consumer
Electric vehicles of the future are always presented as small, lightweight vehicles. Although there will be a place for this type of vehicle, especially amongst commuters, market demand will require family cars and vehicles that meet the needs of businesses.
Although green cars would seem to be becoming smaller, the people being carried are getting bigger! Children are now taller and wider than their parents! Family vehicles need to be large enough to carry six foot plus teenagers in the back seats!
Although green cars would seem to be becoming smaller, the people being carried are getting bigger! Children are now taller and wider than their parents! Family vehicles need to be large enough to carry six foot plus teenagers in the back seats!
Environmental impact of green vehicles
electric cars are pollution free and environmentally friendly
The environmental impact of a green vehicle needs to be close to nothing. There should be no harmful emissions from the engine.
Fossil fuel powered cars are noisy and noise is a pollutant in its own right. Electric cars should be very quiet in comparison.
The production of the green cars will still impact the environment because of the building process and the extraction and transport of the raw materials. But the production process should use energy from sustainable sources and should not create poisonous wastes.
The disposal of a green vehicle must not impact the environment and recycling the materials within the vehicle is essential. All components of the vehicle must be recycled in one form or another.
We must not leave underdeveloped countries with pollutants and waste materials to dispose of. It would be hypocritical of the richer nations if they produce nice clean cars for themselves and leave the poorer nations to clear up poisonous and harmful waste materials at their expense!
Fossil fuel powered cars are noisy and noise is a pollutant in its own right. Electric cars should be very quiet in comparison.
The production of the green cars will still impact the environment because of the building process and the extraction and transport of the raw materials. But the production process should use energy from sustainable sources and should not create poisonous wastes.
The disposal of a green vehicle must not impact the environment and recycling the materials within the vehicle is essential. All components of the vehicle must be recycled in one form or another.
We must not leave underdeveloped countries with pollutants and waste materials to dispose of. It would be hypocritical of the richer nations if they produce nice clean cars for themselves and leave the poorer nations to clear up poisonous and harmful waste materials at their expense!
Reduced noise emissions from green vehicles
Quieter vehicles are good for the environment
Engine noise will of course be significantly reduced by the use of electric cars and they should be very much quieter overall.
Road noise from the vehicle tyres and the noise of the vehicles pushing through the air will be similar for any all types of cars. Smaller, possibly slower, electric cars should produce less of this type of noise.
I would expect to see more research into the development of quieter tyres and road surfaces over the next ten years to reduce traffic noise from main roads and motorways.
Road noise from the vehicle tyres and the noise of the vehicles pushing through the air will be similar for any all types of cars. Smaller, possibly slower, electric cars should produce less of this type of noise.
I would expect to see more research into the development of quieter tyres and road surfaces over the next ten years to reduce traffic noise from main roads and motorways.
Reduced fuel consumption
green vehicles reduce dependance on fossil fuels
Battery powered vehicles use no fuel as such. But even hybrid vehicles will use much less fossil fuel because they switch to battery power in low speed traffic, or stop start conditions.
Burning fossil fuels in motor vehicles needs to be stopped completely. However this will not happen until technology provides acceptable, mass-market electric cars to replace the fossil fuel vehicles.
Until then the focus will be on reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The use of hybrid vehicles will reduce fossil fuel usage and will significantly reduce harmful emissions.
Lower fuel consumption will benefit those countries of the world which do not have their own oil reserves. But it will be a problem for those countries whose wealth depends upon exporting oil.
Burning fossil fuels in motor vehicles needs to be stopped completely. However this will not happen until technology provides acceptable, mass-market electric cars to replace the fossil fuel vehicles.
Until then the focus will be on reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The use of hybrid vehicles will reduce fossil fuel usage and will significantly reduce harmful emissions.
Lower fuel consumption will benefit those countries of the world which do not have their own oil reserves. But it will be a problem for those countries whose wealth depends upon exporting oil.
Electric cars and batteries
Batteries to power electric vehicles
We already have various manufacturers selling electric cars now. They are quite small vehicles but they are ideal for commuting and for use in cities.
The batteries powering these vehicles hold sufficient power for between 50 and 100 miles and we will see the vehicle range increasing as battery technology is improved.
Technologies such as capturing the energy from braking to recharge the battery will increase the range these vehicles.
Batteries can be recharged overnight from an ordinary electricity point. Sooner or later there will be recharging stations where batteries can be recharged or where the spent batteries can be switched for fully charged batteries.
Recharging batteries will probably take quite a few hours so switching battery packs is likely to become the norm!
The batteries powering these vehicles hold sufficient power for between 50 and 100 miles and we will see the vehicle range increasing as battery technology is improved.
Technologies such as capturing the energy from braking to recharge the battery will increase the range these vehicles.
Batteries can be recharged overnight from an ordinary electricity point. Sooner or later there will be recharging stations where batteries can be recharged or where the spent batteries can be switched for fully charged batteries.
Recharging batteries will probably take quite a few hours so switching battery packs is likely to become the norm!
The Consumer is king!
The consumer must want to be green!!
I expect various forms of financial 'encouragement' to reward those who purchase green, environmentally friendly cars.
Don't expect people to just throw away their expensive cars in order to buy a new green car. Many people could not afford to do this.
The change from fossil fuel powered cars to green cars may take up to ten years!
Encouraging people to switch by limiting access to city centres and providing more direct access to cities for the green vehicles will most likely happen.
Financial incentives linked to the emissions levels of a vehicle will encourage commuters in particular to switch to a green cars. It will be difficult to devise incentives that will not benefit the rich at the expense of the not-so-rich people in the countries.
Don't expect people to just throw away their expensive cars in order to buy a new green car. Many people could not afford to do this.
The change from fossil fuel powered cars to green cars may take up to ten years!
Encouraging people to switch by limiting access to city centres and providing more direct access to cities for the green vehicles will most likely happen.
Financial incentives linked to the emissions levels of a vehicle will encourage commuters in particular to switch to a green cars. It will be difficult to devise incentives that will not benefit the rich at the expense of the not-so-rich people in the countries.
Electric cars and hydrogen fuel cells
hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity on the move
Hydrogen fuel cells have the potential to be the key bit of technology that will revolutionise the use of electricity, both in cars and in the home.
The hydrogen fuel cell is not like a battery which stores electricity. Instead it generates electricity on demand.
Apart from the obvious advantage for hydrogen fuel cells to be used in a car, they could also supply electricity to buildings, thus reducing the dependence on centrally generated electricity (which is quite an inefficient process).
The hydrogen fuel cell is not like a battery which stores electricity. Instead it generates electricity on demand.
Apart from the obvious advantage for hydrogen fuel cells to be used in a car, they could also supply electricity to buildings, thus reducing the dependence on centrally generated electricity (which is quite an inefficient process).
taxation and electric vehicles
the dilemma for governments
Going green sounds that it will be good for us and good for the environment.
But there is a problem lurking in the background! Governments around the world raise a huge amount of taxation on sales of petrol and diesel. Even the motor cars themselves are taxed.
Governments also need to spend a huge amount of money on changing to green vehicles. Massive investment is needed. But the more successful they are then the lower their tax income becomes!!
Governments cannot load taxes on new green vehicles whilst encouraging people to switch to the environmentally friendly cars!
Are we heading for a world where only the rich can own cars and everyone else has to use public transport?
But there is a problem lurking in the background! Governments around the world raise a huge amount of taxation on sales of petrol and diesel. Even the motor cars themselves are taxed.
Governments also need to spend a huge amount of money on changing to green vehicles. Massive investment is needed. But the more successful they are then the lower their tax income becomes!!
Governments cannot load taxes on new green vehicles whilst encouraging people to switch to the environmentally friendly cars!
Are we heading for a world where only the rich can own cars and everyone else has to use public transport?
Amazon and going green
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