1. Myth: Electric Cars are the Next Big Thing
Presented by:
Royle Juusola

2. Electric Cars Pros Cons Inexpensive Refueling Quiet
No emissions at point of use
Cons
Recharge Rates
Battery Life
Energy Density
Mass
Battery Safety
Source: Mail Online

3. Batteries 2009 DOE Energy Storage Report Cost Abuse Tolerance Life
Performance

4. Energy Density
Data Source: MacKay, Taco Bell

5. Questions What are some disadvantages to electric cars?
Batteries
How does the energy density of a battery compare to hydrocarbon energy sources?
Very poorly to say the least

6. Works Cited
Bryce, Robert Power Hungry: The Myths of ‘Green’ Energy and the Real Fuels of the Future, New York: Public Affairs. 2010
MacKay, J.C. Sustainable Energy – without the hot air , Cambridge: UIT Cambridge Ltd. 2009, /tex/cft.pdf 19-March-2011
 "Full Nutrition Information: All Items." Taco Bell Calories and Nutrition Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar
"Jeremy Clarkson Sparks New BBC Row over Top Gear Electric Supercar Test 'failure'"Mail Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar