Objectives
                   Describe how electric drive vehicles may 
                    help improve public health
                   Describe the benefits of electric drive 
                    vehicles to the environment
                   Explain how electric drive vehicles may 
                    help stimulate the economy
                   Describe what energy security is and how 
                    using electric drive vehicles can help 
                    attain it
                   Explain the future of electric drive vehicles
                   Explain the suggested actions to support 
                    electric drive vehicles
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            Why Consider Electric Drive?
             No tailpipe emissions – effects of air 
              pollution and global warming are 
              lessened
             Electricity used is produced 
              domestically
             Renewable sources can be used to 
              generate the electricity needed
             Domestically produced electricity 
              increases energy independence
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              Advantages of Electric Drive
                  Best of both electric and conventional 
                   systems
                  Range and efficiency can be improved
                  EVs and conventional vehicles are 
                   essentially driven in the same manner
                  All-electric systems do not produce any 
                   emissions (use grid power)
                  Increased use = decreased reliance on 
                   foreign oil
                  Low maintenance costs
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             Additional Points to Consider
                 Battery life, charge time
                 Electricity production may lead to 
                  emissions
                 EV price vs. conventional vehicle 
                  price
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            Electric Drive Benefits
             Energy independence for the U.S. 
             EVs produce no local emissions
                Health
                Environment
             Supports the U.S. economy
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