California's Governor's Executive Order requires electric cars be the only new cars sold in the state starting in 2035. In a recent survey 20% of Americans said their next car will be electric. Electric cars save their owners at least $1,000 per year and soon the cost to purchase an electric powered vehicle will be comparable to gas-fueled models. So far, the number of electric cars sold this year has been nearly double the number sold in 2020. Many automakers are in the process of transitioning to manufacturing only electric cars. With every passing year the cost of batteries goes down and before long the cost of an electric car will be similar to those powered by fossil fuel. In addition, some electric cars now have a range of over 500 miles and can receive a fresh charge in twenty minutes. In this course we will examine the history of electric cars and take a lot at the wide range of vehicles now being sold or under development. By the end of this class participants should have a better idea about whether or not they are ready to buy and electric car.
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