Tom & Cathy's Electric Vehicle Information Last Updated January
8, 2013 About Electric Vehicles Electric vehicles are powered
purely by batteries, with no gasoline engine. This is different
from hybrid electric vehicles that use a combination of a
battery and a gas engine for power. Today's battery technology
makes it possible to build electric vehicles (EVs) that can go
over 200 miles on a single charge with performance that is
comparable to, or better than, equivalent gasoline-powered
vehicles. We believe that EVs can play a big part in solving
three huge problems: transportation's contribution to greenhouse
gas emissions, economic dependence on foreign oil, and the
national security issues created by sending $700 billion dollars
a year to foreign governments. In addition to helping solve the
world's problems, EVs bring us an improved way to commute that
is convenient, powerful, and fun. For typical daily driving,
plugging your car in at night is easier and faster than making a
weekly trip to the gas statio