Electric Vehicles vs Gas Vehicles

1. Fuel Cars

A fuel cell vehicle (FCV) or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) is an electric vehicle that uses a fuel cell, sometimes in combination with a small battery or supercapacitor, to power its onboard electric motor. Fuel cells in vehicles generate electricity generally using oxygen from the air and compressed hydrogen.

There are certain advantages and disadvantages of fuel cars

Advantages

1.No Carbon Emissions. There is no burning gasoline in a fuel cell vehicle. Hydrogen is the main source of fuel, which means no carbon emissions get produced.

2.No Gas or Oil. Like previously mentioned, fuel cell vehicles are powered by hydrogen. There is no gasoline or oil needed in these vehicles.

3.Fuel Efficiency. Fuel cell vehicles still need to be fueled up. …

4.Easier to Maintain. Fuel cell vehicles don’t have those complicated internal combustion engines with several moving components.

5.Runs Quietly. When you’re driving your fuel cell vehicle, you will barely hear anything at all. Fuel cells go through an electrochemical reaction without making much noise.

Disadvantages

1. Very Pricey. Most fuel cell vehicles are priced at about $50,000 and up. This is too expensive for the average consumer to afford.
2. Weaker Fuel System. Internal combustion engines are known for the massive amounts of power they generate. Unfortunately, fuel cell systems are not as powerful.
3. Less Reliability. Fuel cell systems are certainly not too reliable. Since they are weaker fuel systems, it means that they’re less reliable fuel systems too.
4. Unpopular. The average car dealership does not sell any fuel cell vehicles. You need to seek out specialized dealerships that have new and innovative auto technology like this.
5. Limited Number of Hydrogen Stations. Since not too many people have fuel cell vehicles, there is not a lot of demand for hydrogen fuel stations.

2.Electric Cars

An electric car, battery electric car, or all-electric car is an automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using only energy stored in batteries. Compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, electric cars are quieter, have no exhaust emissions, and lower emissions overall.

Same as fuel cars Electric cars have few advantages and disadvantages too

Advantages

1. No Gas Required

Electric vehicles are run by electricity, which leave us with no need of buying gas or petrol burning a hole in the pocket. Electricity is way cheaper than petrol or diesel. Installing a residential solar panel can be an even more convenient option for electric car owners as it will diminish the cost further.

2. Dynamic Convenience

Electric cars are easy to recharge as it needs only a regular household socket for charging. There is no need to take that detour to the gas station while you’re on a road trip.

3. Zero Emission

‘Green’ credential is the most beneficial feature of an electric car. These cars are eco-friendly with zero carbon emission as they are powered by electricity. As an electric car runs on clean energy source, it emits zero toxic gas, reducing the environmental pollution.

4. Safe to Drive

Electric vehicles are safe as they follow the same fitness and testing procedures as regular cars. Electric cars are designed with lower center of gravity which makes them safer and more stable on the road during a crash.

Moreover, during an accident, airbags are open up automatically and the supply of electricity from the battery is stopped. This feature makes the vehicles safer even during a mishap. As they don’t use any combustible gas or fuel, the cars have the least chance of exploding.

5. Cost-Effectiveness

With the technological advancements, the price of electric vehicles have been dropped. The bulk production of batteries and tax incentives are other factors making these cars less costly.

Disadvantages

1.Their batteries need rare metals.

2.Making electric cars creates more emissions.

3.They are only as green as their power sources.

4.Electric cars can be expensive to buy.

5.You can’t drive as far in an electric car.

What should you buy?

1. Growth and prospects
   An electric car runs either partially or fully on electric power using energy stored in batteries, while petrol and diesel cars use an internal combustion engine (ICE). Though the electric vehicle (EV) market in India is in a nascent stage, the government’s efforts to improve the infrastructure and offer incentives mean that the share of e-cars is estimated to grow to 12% of passenger cars by 2025–26, according to a report by JMK Research & Analytics. In fact, the registration of new electric passenger cars shot up by 109% year-on-year (y-o-y) and sales registered a 361.78% y-o-y increase in 2020. The government has also launched FAME or Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric vehicles, which is currently in Phase II (2019–2022) and includes a slew of financial benefits for consumers and manufacturers.
2. Pros and cons
   The growth prospects notwithstanding, there are several challenges facing the EV segment which heighten the comparison with other fuel cars. “you will need to consider various things before you buy an EV, such as your spending priority,” says Kartikeya Singhee, Group editorial head, Girnarsoft, which runs the website cardekho.com. “since you can buy a bigger car for the price of an EV, you will have to ask yourself if you need a bigger car or is it more important to go green and cover the additional costs with benefits over time,” he adds. to answer these and other questions, consider the pros and cons of e-cars.

Comparison

According to the research electric cars are better for the environment. Whereas, the fuel vehicle emits harmful gases like carbon due to petrol or diesel. But, electric vehicles produce fewer greenhouse gases and air pollution than petrol. That’s why interest in purchasing an electric vehicle is increasing.

Personal Opinion

In my opinion I would buy electric cars rather than fuel cars as not only electric cars are good for environment but the gas prices have already started to go skyrocket and in this scenario you should buy electric car as it is cheaper and if you have solar panels at your residence or work then it is even better.

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