- NEW!
Electric cars are considered to be more energy efficient than cars powered by internal combustion engines using gasoline as a fuel source. Although many electric cars are powered by electricity generated from coal, they are still considered more energy efficient than gasoline-powered cars. Cars powered by natural gas are more energy efficient than cars powered by electricity from a power plant. Natural gas is also relatively abundant. Multiple car makers have already made natural gas cars. Electric cars are more efficient than gasoline powered cars using internal combustion engines. However, many electric cars today are powered by electricity produced from coal. There are more efficient alternatives, such as a car powered by natural gas. Twilight Earth: Electric Cars Run on Coal, But are They Cleaner than Gas? Tech Pulse 360: Are Electric Cars More Energy Efficient Than Gasoline? The Answer Is YesOn One Hand: More Efficient than Cars Powered By Gasoline
On the Other: Less Efficient than Cars Powered By Natural Gas
Bottom Line
Source:
How much lithium is in an electric car battery?
by Answerbag Staff on June 21st, 2010
| 1 person likes this
Would an electric hovercraft-like car with a gyroscope be impractical?
by MrX on March 30th, 2011
| 1 person likes this
How do electric cars run?
by Answerbag Staff on April 14th, 2010
| 1 person likes this
When was the first electric car produced?
by Answerbag Staff on April 14th, 2010
| 1 person likes this
Should electric car drivers pay an extra per-mile tax?
by Piano Player on April 12th, 2011
| 1 person likes this
You're reading Are electric cars really more efficient?
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!
Comments