Introduction
Transportation is undergoing a revolutionary shift, as electric vehicles (EVs) increasingly replace their fossil fuel–burning counterparts. Still, and perhaps surprisingly, the nascent EV revolution has a single weak point that it must address in order to change everything—right down to our reduced reliance on power plants that burn fossil fuels. Despite other advancements, grid electricity that we can still bank on as a reliable power source isn’t truly clean, with or without an electric car. Factor in limited charging infrastructure and an absence of what the industry calls N-generation power plants, and you may begin to understand why electric vehicles don’t revolutionize the way we travel unless we have EV charging—clean charging, that is.
The EV Revolution: A Greener Way to Travel
- The popularity of electric vehicles is on the rise for several very persuasive reasons.
- No Emissions: Electric vehicles do not have a tailpipe. They do not emit exhaust gasses, so they are “greener.” This vision of “cleaner” electric vehicles that are better for the environment resonates with many people.
- They’re Cheaper to Operate: They’re not cheaper to buy—yet. Right now, electric vehicles are not really in competition with internal-combustion-engine cars when it comes to sticker price. But if you look at the total cost of ownership and operation, electric vehicles will almost certainly be less expensive overall.
Overcoming Charging Challenges with Eco-Friendly Generators
- Even though electric vehicles (EVs) have several clear advantages over cars with internal combustion engines, refueling those EVs can sometimes be pretty inconvenient. For one thing, there just aren’t enough charging stations around, and the ones that do exist can be quite hard to find. If you are someone trying to make a clean break and get into an EV, the last thing you want to hear me say is that some drivers are having a serious problem trying to charge those EVs up most of the time, because there isn’t always an available plug when and where they might need it.
Types of Eco-Friendly Electric Generators for EVs
- Solar Generators: The sun is a reliable energy source that never runs out. Many people already use power from the sun for their homes and businesses, so why not use it for the car, too? A solar generator uses solar panels to capture solar energy, which is then stored in a battery bank. When you’re ready to go, just do what you’d do with a gas generator: Start it up, and presto! Your sunshine has been transformed into electricity you can use to power up the car.
- Portable Chargers: A lot of these can now be found for very cheap—that is, if you can live with their low capacity and lack of speed.
Choosing the Right Generator for Your EV
- Think about these things when picking a generator for your electric vehicle:
- Power Output: Check that the power output of the generator will work with the power input the vehicle needs. If you look in the vehicle’s owner’s manual, you should be able to find how many watts the vehicle uses at peak power (say, at highway speeds) and how many watts the vehicle uses in regular driving conditions (say, around town). If you plan to plug the vehicle into the generator at these times and under these conditions, can the generator provide what you need?
- Portability: If you want to use the generator as an “electric vehicle charging station,” but especially if you want to take it along on trips, it should be a model you can put in your vehicle and not something that really should only be lifted with a forklift.
Conclusion:
Electric generators are transforming electric vehicles into a more viable and powerful revolution. They play a critical role in the banal yet essential use cases for electric vehicles—recharging an EV when there isn’t a charging station, power a car, and then any number of devices in it for several hours when the mains fail, and will do the nearly three days of nonstop work without getting a bit messy on the inside.
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