2011 has seen a renewed interest in electric vehicles thanks to a spirited drive by the US government (the US is the world’s largest car market) as well as the launch of the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. It is easy for one to get caught up in the excitement of the moment and impulsively purchase an electric vehicle. For all its benefits, purchasing a cheap electric car without having a good grasp of a number of key factors, would be a big mistake. Here are some of the fundamentals: … [Read more...]