Combustion Engine Vs Eco-Friendly Engine

Combustion Engine Versus Eco-Friendly Engine As the population becomes dependent on the environment, environmentally friendly vehicles have appeared as an alternative to gas-powered vehicles. Many methods exist to power SUV’s, trucks, and cars. Vehicles are powered by the combustion of both gasoline and diesel fuel. The transportation industry is drastically trying to improve its methods for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants to the environment. Electric cars notably are better for the environment as they reduce greenhouse emissions and pollutants to the atmosphere. Choosing which powered engine is the right choice depends on many factors like the cost of vehicles, time efficiency, fuel economy, and gas versus electricity. In the automotive industry, electric vehicles aren’t ready to replace gasoline-powered vehicles. The cost of both types of vehicles determines the sale of the vehicles. “The average class family is unable to afford a $38,000 Chevy Volt or $35,000 Nissan Leaf, even after government incentives” the middle class is not going to spend $35,000-$38,00 on an electric car that supposedly not only helps reduce the pollutants caused by gas-powered vehicles but also helps the buyer save money over time “when a comparable Cruze or Sentra costs half the amount of …show more content…
“ There could be an argument that charging these vehicles with electricity from your home is cheaper than filling the tank” in such case people once believed charging at home will increase the electricity bill resulting in no difference “, but how long is that going to take to make up twice the cost of a comparable gasoline vehicle?” (Technology editor Perlow). Rather than people taking the time and calculating the money saved per recharging rather than refueling, they purchase a gas-powered vehicle, which results in less hassle over