In wildflowers, I send two rule-bending,
Tesla-driving teens
Tesla-driving teens
into the Restricted Zone to find
the secret for rebuilding the West.
the secret for rebuilding the West.
When crafting this novel, set in the not-so-far-off future, I saw a world where hybrids still exist, but electric vehicles (EVs) would replace gas-fueled cars. My inspiration for this came in 2010 when Wired Magazine featured an article on the future of EVs, with the focus on the budding Tesla Motors. It changed my perspective on the green car movement, and today it's great to see EVs popping up all over the place. Below, I've compiled a list of EVs worth considering...for fun or for purchase. I've broken out my top three with a bit of commentary.
1. Tesla Motors
This American car company's Model S won both Automobile Mag's 2013 Automobile of the Year and Motor Trend's 2013 Car of the Year. Stylish, quick, though expensive.
2. Fisker
The Fisker Karma is so luxurious it won TopGear's Luxury Car of the Year. With an eye on clean production, this car is bold and landscape-esque. Also expensive.
This innovative car company reworks mid-century modern classic cars to a more sustainable fuel-source. Their retro-specialty seems to be VWs. This is recycling at its best! Hip, clever, and totally do-able.
4. Smart Car
5. BMW i Series
6. Chevy Volt
7. Ford Focus
If you're considering buying an EV, I Want To Buy An Electric Car is a good site to check out. And if you'd like to learn more about electromobility, check out this article and vid from Siemens USA.
If you're considering buying an EV, I Want To Buy An Electric Car is a good site to check out. And if you'd like to learn more about electromobility, check out this article and vid from Siemens USA.