| Introduction to Reuben Power | |
| Petrol Vs Electric vehicles |
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| Why go electric now? | |
| EV costs and savings | |
| Consumer demand | |
| Carbon reduction and 'Going green' |
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| EV statistics | |
| Useful links |
The Background: |
Petrol Vs Electric Vehicles |
Fact; Oil is running out and the price is going up. The IEA predicts a 37% rise in oil
demand by 2030. The world needs an alternative transportation fuel.
The average family with two petrol cars spend £222.61 per month on fuel [View Source:
The AA - 18 June 2009]. The average family could save up to as much as £1,200 per
year by changing to an EV.
The UK's average private car emits between 89g/km and 500g/km CO2. New cars in the
UK have an average emission rating of 158g/km CO2.
EVs have zero exhaust emissions. [View Source: The Guardian - 15 September 2009].
In fact, just by switching to an EV the average consumer would reduce their carbon
footprint by 40%.
The UK is currently ranked 16th out of 25 EU member states in a league of CO2 emissions
from cars. With a significant EV infrastructure we could be 1st.