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    The document discusses the transition to electric vehicles. While the first electric car was invented in 1834, technology and battery charging limited widespread adoption. Now, climate change is increasing the urgency to adopt clean energy alternatives. The EU has mandated all new cars be zero emissions by 2035. Though currently more expensive, electric vehicles will be cheaper to own than gas cars by 2027 due to fuel costs. Range is a disadvantage now but improving, with some cars doubling their range recently. If development continues, electric cars will provide environmental benefits and not seem impractical by 2030.

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    The document discusses the transition to electric vehicles. While the first electric car was invented in 1834, technology and battery charging limited widespread adoption. Now, climate change is increasing the urgency to adopt clean energy alternatives. The EU has mandated all new cars be zero emissions by 2035. Though currently more expensive, electric vehicles will be cheaper to own than gas cars by 2027 due to fuel costs. Range is a disadvantage now but improving, with some cars doubling their range recently. If development continues, electric cars will provide environmental benefits and not seem impractical by 2030.

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    Zero emissions and Electric Cars: The next generation

    Introduction

    Did you know the first electric car was invented in 1834? Then, why have we not been
    driving then instead of conventional cars? Well, first of all, technology in that period of
    time was not as advance as today and charging the batteries was a critical point.
    Secondly, petrol is like gold, everyone who owns fossil fuels is rich, therefore they have
    power and they do not want to lose it. However, climate change does not understand
    political reasons, we are under threat and clean energy seems to be our biggest ally.

    The economical paradox

    According to the European Union all cars made from 2035 on must be zero emissions.
    This statement has European citizens on edge since, nowadays electric cars are not
    affordable for everyone. Nevertheless, there is an economical paradox, as maintained
    by a recent paper, buying an electric car is 40% more economic than a gasoline car.
    How is it possible? Even if the investment you have to do firsthand is more expensive,
    as the price of fossil fuels is shooting up at the end it compensates. In addition, by
    2027 the price tag will be the same for zero emission and gasoline cars.

    Electric range

    One of the biggest disadvantages against green energy cars is electric range. If you live
    in the heart of the city and you are into the hustle and bustle this may not be a
    problem for you. Nonetheless, if your residence is on the suburbs or the countryside
    having only 100km of autonomy is very impractical. In the light of last reports some
    electric cars have doubled their electric range. If the tendency continuous rising
    steadily by 2030 electric cars will not sound utopian

    Conclusion

    From my point of view, if things go according to the plan, I believe electric cars will be
    a game changer. They will shed some light reducing exhaust fumes and our carbon
    footprint. Moreover, we will stop fossil fuels from leaking into the soil and decrease
    the possibility of future leaks. We need to get back to nature and why not with electric
    cars.

    Laura Redondo

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