Interested in Owning an Electric Vehicle?

 By Catherine Powell

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While gas prices may have fallen a bit as of late, who can forget paying $5.00 a gallon or more at the pump?  I know I won't and this isn't something that most people will forget for quite some time.  As a result, many motorists have expressed an interest in owning an electric vehicle.  A few years ago, EVs were something of a rarity.  But today, every major car manufacturer has an e-car or two in their inventory.  While many consumers were put off by the high sticker prices of many EVs, not only have the prices dropped on some models, but the federal government offers up to $7,500 in tax credits on many EVs.  So, if you're looking to trade that gas guzzler for a vehicle that you can plug-in instead of paying through the nose at the pump, here's what you need to know.

Are Electric Vehicles Worth Getting Charged Up About?

By Catherine Powell

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I know you thought this blog was going to be all about electric vehicles, but since I don’t own one, I thought I’d start off by telling you all about my electric lawn mower.  Having owned a number of gas-powered lawn mowers over the years, I thought I’d try a battery-powered electric mower last year when my old Toro push mower gave up the ghost.  A friend of mine had bought one and he waxed poetic about how quiet and maintenance-free his electric mower was.  No gas to store in the garage, and no trips to the small engine repairman every year or so to have the spark plugs and air filter changed. What’s not to like?  While the unit he had cost about $100 more than a comparable gas mower, the savings in fuel and maintenance seemed to me like a no-brainer.  It was certainly going to cost less than paying the kid next door $40 bucks to mow my lawn every week or so.  So, I plunked down a little less than $300 and bit the bullet.