In April 2019, the total sales of electric vehicles increased by nearly 50% compared to April 2017, which shows that electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular. There are many examples of electric cars used for multiple purposes, including some that are faster and more efficient than other cars. Like everything else, electric vehicles are limited to the technology that is currently available to us
As we continue to research and comprehend the impact of global warming, the world’s awareness of the environment is getting stronger, and consumers are opting for more environmentally friendly products or at least products that have the least negative impact.This shift in consciousness has led to several incredible inventions, the most famous of which is the electric car. Many automobile manufacturers who do not want to fall behind innovations in the future of the industry have already started producing electric vehicles. The electric range of these vehicles are comparable to their gasoline and diesel counterparts. Automobiles hope that China can set big goals to increase sales of electric vehicles to curb pollution. Some countries around the globe have pledged to ban the use of fossil fuel vehicles by 2040, including Canada, Germany, India and Norway.
Currently it takes at least an hour to fully charge the Tesla Model S within a 400km radius. Tesla has added features that make passing the time more interesting, such as their great Mario Cart style game, but on the other hand playing the game will increase the amount of time it would take you to reach a full battery capacity. Compare this delay with that of the Toyota Camry. The new Camry allows you to easily travel 900km on the highway. This means that you can easily increase your drive time for two hours on long-distance travel without having to stop and spend lengthy periods of time to charge up. Even if manufacturers reduce the charging time to a third of what it is now, it would still not be as efficient as simply filling up fuel.
For customers, there are some challenges and practical considerations. Where do they charge electric cars? The difficult part is ensuring that there are enough chargers and charging stations to charge and maintain electric vehicles. Starting in 2040, many countries will ban the use of fuel. The pollution of internal combustion engines is increasing every year, which means that the demand for “green environmental protection” has become more and more inevitable. Although Teslas aren’t popular in South Africa right now we have undoubtedly joined the power revolution. There is still a long way to go to fully support the infrastructure of electric vehicles.
Nevertheless there are hybrid options available such as these three fully electric vehicles on the market, namely BMW i3 and i8 and Nissan Leaf. Four BMW dealers and nine Nissan dealers are equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles. BMW and Nissan also agreed to share charging systems to promote the sales and use of electric vehicles in general. Some of these charging stations are currently under construction in parts of Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Many aspiring electric car owners worry that the current charging system is still insufficient, and it will still take some time before we see a wide range of available charging stations in and around South Africa. However, before solving this problem, a deeper problem must be solved. Large-scale development of electric vehicle infrastructure. The charging system is only as good as its power source. For large networks of frequently used charging stations, reliable industrial-grade power supplies are particularly important. So far, Eskom has proven its incapacity to supply sufficient quantities of electricity .
Any reliable method that can meet our energy needs. To ensure that the national grid can handle the transition from gasoline to electricity, and to ensure that power producers and governments are prepared for higher energy demands, much work remains to be done.
It is said that in 2021 Lucid Air, an up and comer on the market, has a cruising range of up to 800km, which is similar to the cruising range of a traditional motor vehicle. When ordinary electric cars reach this range, they can begin to gain market share. Charging time is still a factor however the future will not rely on electric vehicles, but rather on hydrogen energy. Germany announced recently that 9 billion euros were invested in clean hydrogen, and China invested 17 billion US dollars showing that the future of alternate energy is promising.
While innovations to provide green motor vehicles are increasing at a steady pace, investors are banking on electric cars being the way of the future no matter which company takes center stage.