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Mitsubishi, General Motors, Toyota and Tesla are all building electric cars.
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Did oil companies killed the electric car?
yes, they did.
Why do car companies not invent a hybrid car with two electric motors rather than one petrol and one electric?
because
Which companies sell electric auto insurance?
All the companies who are covered by the Green bill of Canada can sell electric auto insurance. Speak to your car dealer about electric car tax refunds as well because in Canada, green is mean!
How did oil companies kill the electric car?
With a stupidly large gun.
Why are oil companies afraid of the electric car?
oil companies rely so much on people buying there fuel for there cars, that if everyone would get electric or solar cars, then they wouldn't make a large profit.
What factors might prevent car companies from making cars with better fuel efficiency or cars that use alternative energy sources?
The gas and oil companies. They bought out the electric car from GM because they realized that was less money in their wallets. There is a Movie out there called Who Killed the Electric Car that will tell you more about this topic.
How do electric companies calculates electric energy used?
Electric companies calculate the amount of electric energy by using special consumption meters.
What companies provide insurance for electric cars?
There are many places that offer insurance for electric cars. Among the most popular are Met Life and State Farm. There is also Electric Insurance which offers electric car insurance to be purchased online.
Who makes electric car batteries?
Lots of companies. Some of the largest in the U.S. are Johnson Controls, Exide, Interstate, & Optima.
Why was the electric street car invented?
They were invented to make easy profits. Early electric street car companies were also the local electrical supply companies for a city. They provided the street cars to make more profit. Soon after cars were invented street car profits fell off until eventually they abandoned the street cars and simply became utility companies. While every major city had 1 or more street car companies by 1910, and many small cities as well, very few street car companies existed by 1930. Today, they only exist where subsidized by government funds in the US.
Is it true that big oil companies suppressed electric car technology in the sixties?
No. I don't think oil companies had anything to do with electric cars not being developed in the 1960s. There was no battery technology at the time that would make electric cars practical. However, some people believe oil companies pressured General Motors to scrap the their EV1, a viable electric car, in the 1990s. I don't think it's known whether this is true. GM claims the public rejected it because of the limited driving range of the battery.
What are the major issues involved in requiring car companies to produce electric cars?
The major issue is that a market has to exist for them. You can't require companies to build a product that they can not sell. Electric cars at this point are expensive and don't meet the needs of all customers.
