This document summarizes the current status of electric cars. It discusses their advantages such as reduced emissions and cheaper operating costs compared to gas vehicles. However, it also notes challenges like high battery costs, limited driving range, and lack of charging infrastructure. Major automakers are working to develop more affordable electric models to help overcome these issues and meet fuel efficiency standards. The future of electric vehicles depends on continued innovation to address costs and driver acceptance of the technology.

1. CURRENT STATUS OF THE ELECTRIC CAR
SUBMITTED BY:
José Leonardo Fraile Camargo
Andrea Stephania Cabrera Gomez
SUBMITTED TO:
Ing. Olga Lucia Bejarano
CAREERS SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL COLOMBIAN
GROUP 1AM
INFORMATICS I
BOGOTÁ D.C.
26 TO MAY OF 2011

2. We proposed further investigation of this issue of
particular techno-ecological importance as it
marks the beginning of a new technological
era in cars worldwide.
To perform the following work we
relied on the consultation of websites, newspapers
and the same knowledge we have about the subject.
This work shows the power utilities and their use
in the automotive field, we hope that this work
meets the expectations assumed.

3. • Promote the use of electricity, which in
turn reduces greenhouse gas emissions produced
by conventional transportation fuel base.
• Publicize the advantages and disadvantages when
buying an electric vehicle
• Operation of an electric vehicle

4. 1. Introduction
2. Objectives
3. Theoretical content
4. Conclusión
5. Bibliography

6. Gives promise of gasoline-free driving has yet to be
done, but many automakers are betting that the new
decade will see electric vehicles
Ford, Nissan and BMW pure electric cars are in limited
use and plan to have them in their dealerships by
2010. Honda is developing a hydrogen-electric hybrid,
and the new generation Toyota Prius will be able to
recharge at home, promoting a reduction in gas
consumption.

7. Electric cars are noted for their high performance in
the transformation of power from the battery into
mechanical energy that moves with the vehicle (60-
85%) compared to the performance of energy
conversion in fuel tank mechanical energy that
drives a petrol vehicle (15-20%). The present and
future of electric vehicle batteries seem to go through
the lithium ion battery, which is made ever greater
charge density and longevity move allowing more
powerful engines, but for now the average range of an
electric utility is around 150 km. However, more
expensive electric sports have managed to increase
this range to 483 km.

8. We will try to clarify some points about this new type
of engines. In this first post, we discuss the pros and
cons when it comes to acquire a 100% electric car.
If you are thinking of changing car and want to
contribute to the demise of global warming, this post
will be of great interest. Electric cars have one or more
electric motors as main propulsion system. They
installed batteries, usually lithium ion recharge in
domestic outlets. Load times are very different from 8
hours to 20 minutes. Sometimes include a gasoline
engine that acts as a power generator to recharge the
batteries.

9. PROS ARE MAIN:
• Do not emit CO2 and use less energy
• The energy use is inexhaustible (best if used
renewable energy sources to produce electricity)
• Recharge is cheaper than filling the tank (2 to 3
euros) which is a significant savings. Goodbye gas
station, plug Hello!
• Reduce noise pollution to zero, ie just as annoying
noise of city traffic. No more noisy and smoky
exhaust.
• Long term maintenance is much cheaper. For
example, do not replace the oil and filter change, etc.
• It is beneficial for the environment and the planet.

10. SOME ASPECTS IN OPPOSITION:
Like all things that start, not everything is perfect. You
should go polish some details which make these means of
transport to be safe and effective. Therefore, it is time to see
the cons that we have found in electric cars. Unfortunately,
there are more than the pros at the moment. Let's see some
examples:
• They have little autonomy (up to 100 km)
• Your speed does not exceed 60 - 80 km / h. For the first
two reasons its use is devoted exclusively to urban trips. It is
impossible to go on a road with them, for instance
• No public water supply ready for mass consumption

11. • They give too much power to the utilities,
especially when they are in monopoly
• Need an adaptation of garages (with electrical
outlets) or gas stations.
• If the batteries are purchased separately the price
rises already higher than the conventional motor
vehicle. In addition, the battery life is short, forcing
to invest money in new batteries every so often
• The first models are for sale are very expensive as a
"utility" that is the model proposed for this type of
car.

12. The price of oil has played a key role in maintaining
electric cars unaffordable for many drivers because
when gas is cheap alternative fuels can not
compete. The batteries that store and provide
electricity are expensive to manufacture, maintain
and dispose. While economies of scale and
continuous improvement prices will fall over time,
owners of electric cars have not yet broken with their
investment.
The high costs of owning and operating an electric car
are not the only factor that keeps them in the
margin. Low top speeds and low acceleration are part
of the image of electric car, even if the car itself is
quick and responsive. A limited range long recharge
times are also limitations in the eyes of many drivers.

13. Nor is it clear that these cars are truly more
environmentally friendly than gasoline-burning
counterparts. Although not generate emissions when
driving, electric cars are as green as the energy they
use. A gasoline-free car powered by electricity from
fossil fuels may ultimately cause more carbon
emissions than more efficient compact cars currently
on the market.
The batteries themselves and bring their
environmental challenges that must be treated as
hazardous waste once it expires.

14. If the board of green cars should start production this
year is due to a change in position, the desire to be the
first to meet this demand or the need to comply with
rules sidewalk on fuel efficiency, every major car
manufacturer, and some small, are planning models
that require little or no gasoline.
Likewise, manufacturers are pointing to another
obstacle: the high price. Although no official prices have
been established, Nissan, Ford and Chevrolet are
waiting to enter the market with prices between $
30.000 and $ 40, 000. This is significantly higher than
the price of the Prius hybrid, but still a bargain
compared with the Tesla Roadster, the only electric car
can be driven on highways in wide use today, which has
a base price of more than $ 100.000.

16. The Reva is a 100% electric car with hatchback body, the
development, with U.S. support, was held in India since
1994.
First electric vehicle that came to Colombia and in the not
too distant future could be rolling down the
different streets of Colombian cities.

17. In this paper we have information to appreciate the virtues of
power, in relation to the automotive world and its look
like the man has been innovating every day to its best use, all
with the intention of achieving more methods
of transportation healthy for the
environment and health of people, however have
been affected by high production costs involved run
an electric car and its adaptation to urban
transport. The most abundant information on the subject is
related to expensive cars, we expect that they can adapt to
the cost of ordinary people and this a good way to combat
pollution.

18.  http://ecolosfera.com/coche-electrico-pros-contras/
 http://energia.wadooa.com/2010/03/el-estado-actual-
del-carro-electrico/
 http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veh%C3%ADculo_el%C3
%A9ctrico
 http://www.elespectador.com/impreso/especiales/aut
os/articuloimpreso-se-encendio-el-auto-electrico