english essay

Makayla Lockett

English 1110

04/06/2016

Claudio O. Delang a Wai-Tung Cheng b (2012): Consumers’ attitudes towards electric cars: A case study of Hong Kong. Transportation Research Part D 17 (2012) 492–494

Price is an important factor to consider when trying to influence people to take up a new technology. The price of electric cars will be an important factor when they are about to be released into the market. In other words, the affordability of electric cars will play an important role in encouraging or discouraging buyers. Electric cars are expensive because of the technology involved in making them. Since these cars require an internal combustion system, more technology is required in their making. These cars will be slightly bigger than the normal cars to begin with. An increase in size leads to more vehicle parts, which affect the prices of these cars. Besides an increase in size, more electricity will be consumed by these cars. Different countries have different electricity costs. Countries in Europe for example have lower electrical prices. This however does not reflect on consumer consumption, as the prices remain the same.

The buying of electric cars will vary depending on the cost of electricity. In a country like Denmark, the price of electricity is so high such that people will be unsure whether to buy electric cars as maintaining them may be a huge task. In the United Kingdom, prices are relatively cheaper but may not reflect on the prices of electric cars. Electricity is largely expensive and the owners of electric cars will be expected to pay more for the electricity they are using to charge and run their cars. Buying and owning electric cars will therefore be an expensive cost, which most people may shy from. As a result, many people may opt to continue using their diesel fueled vehicles to evade the high prices of electric cars. The overall efficiency of electric cars in preserving the environment will thus reflect on their huge price.