Peachy Green reports:
Since most of us in the United States have never seen an actual electric car, let alone driven one, there are plenty of fear-based statements and myths about electric vehicles floating about. Fortunately, for each of these excuses, we can give you 10 reasons why your next car should be an electric vehicle.
Don’t believe me? Come along and play the true-false game. Test your EV knowledge first… and then see if we can’t change your mind about driving an electric car.
1. Electric vehicles are more expensive than traditional cars.
Not true! As we posted earlier this week, prices for cars like the Chevy Volt are very comparable to similar non-electric models ($30-40,000). On top of that, you’ll be eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit for purchasing qualifying EVs. Install a special home charger, and you could even get a second credit of up to $2,000 (or up to 50% of the cost). In addition to federal incentives, some states are also offering subsidies to help encourage residents to drive electric cars...
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