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Tesla Vs Fusion Research Paper

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Have you ever wondered why we power everything we use with batteries or electricity of some kind? Even our gas propelled vehicles are ran by electricity and a battery at startup. With how much gas costs to make and how inefficient motor vehicles are, it makes one begin to wonder, is there a better way. Well yes there is the route of alternate fuels, they allow the normal use gasoline or diesel powered cars to be ran on corn based ethanol or used vegetable oil. But that still has emissions and cost a lot to convert your everyday driver into an eco-friendly corn burner. Is there a better solution to this convocation of problems? Well Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla Motors, set out to fix these problems. “His first product in 2008 was the Tesla …show more content…

However, the biggest difference is the price. The Fusion is $16,379, and the Prius is $20,061, both being certified used vehicles and both using suggested retail value (“Kelly Blue Book”). Now you may ask why the price difference, why would you pay for the extra mileage but less horsepower? Well what the Prius lacks in power and affordability it makes up in gas prices. Yes the MPG is an estimate based on driving style, however it will get better mileage than the Fusion and therefore saving all the money you would normally spend on gas to put towards the payments or the maintenance it requires. Which is of worthy mentioning, the cost of repairs for the Prius is significantly high than the Fusion as it requires a certified hybrid vehicle mechanic to repair it. The Fusion can be repair by your everyday do-it-yourself mechanic. So in the long run the Fusion is a cheaper and more intelligent option for a family vehicle. Before you consider a hybrid vehicle for economic reasons, such as leaving less of a carbon foot print, or not making as much carbon monoxide output as you would driving a normal gasoline powered car, realize this, to get the materials necessary for the hybrid motors it requires an extreme amount of mining and relocation of wildlife. Not to forget the enormous amount of tailings and hazards left behind as a byproduct of the materials needed. This causes more damage to the environment than the emissions from a normal gasoline powered

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