Infographic details potential global impact of emerging transportation technology
In 2011, US electric vehicle sales came in at 18,000. In 2012, they’re projected to hit 62,400. Pretty good growth year-over-year, but still a bit off President Obama’s goal of selling 1,000,000 by 2015 (totals out at just 7% of the goal to be exact).
(Via: MaximIntegrated.com)
One of the biggest reasons why consumers are holding back on purchasing an electric vehicle has to do with price. Generally marked at $30,000 and up, manufacturers like Chevrolet, Ford, and Nissan are all hard at work right now trying to create higher range electric vehicles for lower costs so as to better appeal to the many affected by these trying economic times.
Furthermore, to help spur greater acceptance of this emerging transportation technology, the US government has invested over $1 billion in federal spending for the installment of charging stations, building and improving lithium-ion battery plants, and supporting developing systems.
To better understand the somewhat dense and convoluted economic details behind the electric vehicle and why governments and countries alike are willing to invest their resources in the success of this technology, UK-based company SEO Gadget put together the following helpful infographics that detail not only where the electric vehicle stands today, but also what it means for tomorrow:
How invested is the US government in electric vehicles?
Which companies make what cars:
The reason why today’s consumer isn’t ready to invest in tomorrow’s vehicles:
Some of the economic tie-ins that could impact future sales of electric vehicles:
How greater adoption of electric vehicles will impact the environment:
Areas in the world best prepared for electric vehicles:
Closing thoughts:
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