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Years ago when electric cars first entered the driving world there were plenty of jokes for drivers like “where’s the extension cord?” or “when do you have to charge the battery?” but these days those jokes are becoming a thing of the past. With gasoline prices remaining high around the world, the electric vehicle is being taken seriously by everyone who wants a more economical vehicle and by every auto news outlet worldwide. It’s All about Economics Let’s face it, the average family of four can’t realistically afford to fill up at their local gas station once a week and pay $50 to $80 per fill up. That’s on the low side when you consider how many families own big SUV’s or large trucks that can cost $100 to fill up every time. This is why more consumers are turning to electric cars now than ever before. The average owner of an electric car doesn’t have to worry about filling up at the gas station at all. Many hybrid cars come with a gas tank but the average owner of a hybrid car doesn’t even have to worry about using it. Michael Schwabi, a dedicated hybrid car owner said “When I tell people how little I'm spending on gas, they're amazed”. Mr. Schwabi owns an advertising firm in New York and has to commute a lot one a weekly basis but he’s found that he’s actually saving money with his Chevrolet Volt. His car has been seen as the industry leader in electric cars as more people in the world are purchasing Chevy Volts for their daily driver needs. Mr. Schwabi bought his electric vehicle in April 2011 on earth day, like many other hybrid vehicle owners who wanted to also do their part in helping the environment and save the earth. Main Stream Electric Cars In 2012, almost every top automaker from around the world from Ford to Nissan will be either announcing the development of a new electric car or releasing one to the world. Consumers will be able to choose from a 100% electric car, EV or a hybrid model with a supplemental gasoline engine like the popular Toyota Prius.
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