Cultural Considerations of Electric Vehicles
Andrew Gahlbeck
DeVry University
LAS-432-61628 Tech, Society, and Culture
Professor Shelly Wyatt
Table of Contents
1. Introduction *
1.1 Cultural Considerations of the Electric Car *
2. Comparing the United States to China in the Use of Electric Cars *
2.1 CO2 Emissions and Air Pollution *
2.2 Electric Car Charging Station *
3. American Innovation for the Electric Car *
3.1 Scientific Research and Development *
3.2 Electric Car Safety *
3.3 Setbacks in Innovation for EVs *
4. Advertising and Values for Our Culture *
4.1 *
1. Introduction
1.1 Cultural Considerations of the Electric Car
We have the desire to create a new form of technology and get away from gasoline cars. Electric cars are the future in transportation and will pave the way for the auto industry in years to come. Even though we have not seen the results we need in production, costs, and technology, people are positive they will soon catch on. In this paper I will discuss the cultural considerations of the electric car. I will compare the United States use of technology with other nations around the world such as China. When comparing them, I will cover the main sources of the technology for present electric cars and also the production. I will review America’s innovation and motivation in pursuing the electric car. Based on that I will name some leading car brands
The U.S. electric passenger car industry in 2011 was described as being in its infancy, because it is still a new concept to buyers. However there are signs of growth from 2011-2015. Buyers do not consider the car because of price, travel range and vehicle size, along with other secondary concerns.
This book, written by Michael H. Westbrook in 2001, offers a thorough depiction of the current status, history, and the future advancement of electric cars. The Electric and Hybrid Electric Car book analyzes slants in electric auto improvement from a global viewpoint, with numerous illustrations drawing from the creator's own encounters in American and European car commercial ventures. Starting with the experimental revelations that made electric vehicle innovation conceivable at the beginning of the 20th century, author Michael H. Westbrook
In this article “Why the Gasoline Engine Isn’t Going Away Any Time Soon,” Joseph B. White states that alternative energy cars could be the start of a revolution in the automaker world, however, complications interfere with the outcome. Although the author suggests different ideas on alternative vehicles, he contradicts himself numerous times while also lacking credibility of any sources.
The United States of America is one of the biggest automobile markets in the world. This trend has also created awareness for environmentalist to bring attention to rising level of pollution and emission within the cities and metropolis. As response, the U.S. Government is encouraging the automobile manufacturers to produce clean and renewable alternative vehicles that will drastically reduce pollution and emission. Subsequently, the automobile industry has witnessed a gradual introduction of environmental friendly vehicles that use clean and renewable energy to encourage less pollution and safer environment. The manufactures of these vehicles have introduced into the market three categories of electric passenger car
Since the twentieth century, America has dominated the car industry business. Automobiles have made a major influence in the society and the economy of America ever since. Especially when Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company, developed two of his inventions, Model T and Model A, flourished into a big success around the 1900’s. Nonetheless, the culture we live in today is influenced tremendously by the advanced technology we created, and it grants industries new opportunities that may evolve the automobile business as we know it.
As stated in his article “Why the Gasoline Engine Isn’t Going Away Any Time Soon,” Joseph B. White believes that “an automotive revolution is coming -- but it’s traveling in the slow lane” (White 260). He goes on to state throughout his article that today’s reality is one that prevents this “revolution” from taking place in the way that Americans all hope for. He sites the current inability to design an engine that would run on an energy source other than gasoline or diesel but still have the same power that traditional engines have, as well as the cost of gasoline versus the cost of electricity, as some of the sources of our woes. Some companies do not want to move away from their old factories and workers whose union agreements make dismissing
One driving force of change is technology. The automobile industry is constantly focusing on technology in order to make themselves and their cars better. They constantly compete to be the “first” one to have the newest and best idea. One of these ideas is an electric vehicle. GM, Ford, and Toyota all have electric automobiles. GM has the Chevy Volt. Volt One of Ford’s electric cars is the Electric Ranger. Ranger Toyota had the Rav4 EV, but due to discouraging sales it stopped production. “Toyota remains committed to developing an "Eco Vehicle," one that will have a minimal impact on the environment.” Rav4 One purpose of the electric automobiles is to have the ability to drive to work using only electricity. Currently during longer trips you would have to use a combination of electric and gasoline power. Electric Car
Electric vehicles should be big a consideration for the world. Our planet is suffering a lot due to climate change. It’s caused by burning fossil fuel and releasing its gas into the air and most cars today run on fossil fuel and it’s damaging our planet. Electric cars are clean energy vehicles, meaning it doesn’t damage the world. This is the main reason while society needs to consider manufacturing more electric cars and make them affordable and more well known. If a big part of the world’s population used electric cars instead of cars that runs of gas, it would be very beneficial to the world. But even with this huge benefit that
Many other people continued the development and improvement of electric automobiles and for a time electric automobiles were the preferred type of Automobile because of their quiet ride, quick start-up, and lack of pollution. In fact electric automobiles held the land speed record well into the early 1900’s. However, they began to decline in the early 1900’s because of the increased prevalence and efficiency of the internal combustion engine.
After the success of electric cars in the West, manufacturers from around the globe are entering into this business. With more players in the market, the competition is expected to be intense.
Electric cars are becoming very popular in today’s world and are becoming more main stream. One reason for this is the need for automobiles that have a lower or a zero carbon footprint. For the majority of the history of the automobile, the propulsion system was a gas or a diesel engine that would run off of fossil fuels. The burning of fossil fuels is very hazardous to our world and also creates much toxic pollution. However, electric cars run off of electricity, which is a very clean and pollution free resource, depending on how the electricity was produced of course. In this paper we are going to examine the history of electric cars, look into modern electric car technology, and peer into the future of electric car technology to see if EVs might be the answer to dramatically reducing our global pollution.
Electric cars were first introduced in the 21st century and they seemed to cause an uproar with people approving of them. During this time, many wanted machines that would consume less fuel and that would be environmentally friendly. With the idea of wanting a vehicle that could travel long distance without having to fill up constantly, a university student thought of the electric car. The project was successful, and many appreciated the fact that the car was eco-friendly. The electric vehicles have a lot of advantages, and this paper seeks to analyze the reasons why people should embrace them. The paper argues that electric vehicles are more efficient and user-friendly as compared to fuel-consuming cars and therefore people should opt for
Introduction: Although electric vehicles save money they do not go the long distances a gas vehicle can go. They are also cheaper than gas vehicles and better for the environment!
Technology has been advancing since the turn of the century at an unparalleled pace with the constant announcement of new gadgets and innovations. Of the thousands of new technological advancements made in the past decade, the introduction of the electric car has been the most widely discussed topic. Electric cars are one hundred percent emission free and can replace the fire spitting, bone chilling sounds of a thunderous gasoline engine with the eloquent silence of luxury and speed. However, as with all things technological, electric vehicles have their problems. Electric cars have several benefits and could possibly replace gas cars in the future, but they are not refined enough to take over the world today because of a few technicalities
In recent years, the interest for eco-accommodating cars and electric vehicles has been quickly expanding as environment has turned into a noteworthy sympathy toward numerous administrations and numerous individuals around the globe. As indicated by Rising vitality costs and expanded discharges controls are liable to build the interest for mixture electric vehicles (HEVs), as crossover motors are more fuel proficient and less dirtying than ordinary gas and diesel motors. The essential markets for HEVs will be inside the US, Western Europe, and Japan, in spite of the fact that the quickly developing Chinese business sector is likewise anticipated that would encounter moderately solid interest for these fuel proficient and ecologically agreeable vehicles. Volkswagen is quick to profit by the developing interest for HEVs. The organization has made noteworthy measure of venture for the improvement of half breed vehicles over the years. The organization is dealing with a huge number of new items, with an arrangement running up to 2020; this incorporates fitting spotlight on exchange energizes, cross breeds and electric vehicles. The organization 's accentuation on half and half innovation will empower it to exploit the positive business sector slants in this way boosting incomes and piece of the overall industry (Volkswagen AG , 14 Nov 2014).