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Source Evaluation Worksheet Part I: Topic For my week 7 field of study project, the focus will be on electric vehicles and whether they are the wave of the future. I will be outlining the different countries that have shifted from conventional to electric vehicles. I will be exploring the different types of electric vehicles, the difference in prices and depreciation for both conventional and electric vehicles as well as giving my personal opinion on why I think the transition from conventional to electric will be mandatory in near future. Part II: Source Evaluation Article Title: (Book) Electric and hybrid vehicle power sources, models, sustainability, infrastructure, and the market. Article Author: Pistoia, Gianfranco. Retrieval Information (example website link): https://www-oreilly- com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/library/view/electric-and-hybrid/9780444535665/?ar/? orpq&email=L3BJL7Q5z8L8%2bKenQX1LOA%3d %3d&tstamp=1627180328&id=F62B5960A9FDC0011CD7971231347655A298E97F Source’s Publication Date: 2010 Publishing Information: Elsevier; 1st Edition September 23, 2010. (English) Source Summary: This source document will provide me with general information about the lifetime cost, fuel consumption and environmental impact of electric vehicles. There is also great input on it’s performance and how gradually over time it is now adapted by major automakers. Article Title: Everything you need to know about electric vehicles. Source Evaluation | 1
Article Author: Chris Donovan Retrieval Information: https://evercharge.net/blog/electric-cars-vs-gas-vehicles-what-you- need-to-know/ Source’s Publication Date: 2019 Publishing Information: N/A Source Summary: This source gave me thorough information on the main things you need to know prior to owning an electric vehicle. It outlines the difference between both vehicles, the difference in refueling and recharging, the difference in maintenance and an overall outlook on each. Article Title: Cost and benefits of an electric vehicle. Article Author: US Department of Energy Retrieval Information: https://www.energysage.com/electric-vehicles/costs-and-benefits- evs/evs-vs-fossil-fuel-vehicles/ Source’s Publication Date: 2020 Publishing Information: ENERGYSAGE Source Summary: This source goes a bit more in depth with maintenance prices for electric vehicles compared to fuel powered vehicles. There’s also insightful information on rebates and incentives for electric cars and if they are smart investments. Lastly there is a comparison between fuel sources for each which breaks down the use of electric vehicle battery and it’s decrease in price given the advancement of technology. Article Title: Best car insurance for electric vehicles Article Author: Auto-Insurance Nerds Retrieval Information: https://autoinsurancenerds.com/electric-vehicles/best-car-insurance-for- electric-cars-both-new-and-used/ Source Evaluation | 2
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