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1. Save money! An electric vehicle (EV) can help you save through better efficiency and low operational, maintenance costs. EVs average around $.04/mile to drive versus $.12/mile for a gasoline powered vehicle. And, no oil/filter changes, no exhaust system or transmission to maintain, no spark plugs, no engine air filters, no oxygen sensors, and no catalytic converter that can be stolen. Use the US Department of Energy Vehicle Cost Calculator on the left to see what your electric vehicle savings could be!
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2. Be a good steward of the planet. Help use our natural resources wisely and minimize pollution.
3. National security. Global petroleum markets can fund unfriendly countries and oil is directly or indirectly responsible for costly, both in lives and dollars, foreign conflicts. 4. Independence. You may not be able to make your own gasoline at home, but you can make your own electricity at home and control its costs. |
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5. Most American made. The most American made vehicles are electric, including the top four in 2023. When the components are made in the US, the vehicle assembled in the US, and the electricity generated/distributed in the US, that supports US innovation, jobs, and foreign/domestic interests.
6. Latest technology and performance. Many drivers appreciate the instant power, silent operation, safety, and technology in electric vehicles and want to play a part in the greatest transportation transition in a century. 7. Local jobs. You can't import a boatload of electricity! Electricity is generated, distributed, and used locally supporting local jobs whether it comes from solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, natural gas, or coal. |