Brian Culp 
Electric Cars For Dummies 

Drive into the 21st century in an electric car

With falling cost of ownership, expanded incentives for purchasing, and more model and body type options than ever, it may finally be time to retire the old gas-guzzler and dive into the world of electric car ownership. Electric Cars For Dummies is your guide to becoming lightning powered, reducing your carbon footprint, and saving money on gas while you do it. This book teaches you how to select the battery-charged vehicle that fits your need and budget. It also offers insight into how to maintain your electric car, including answering all your questions about charging your vehicle. Calculate the total cost of ownership, prep your home to become one huge charger, and demystify the battery, the tune-ups and more.

* Learn the difference in cost of ownership and emissions between electric and gas-powered vehicles

* Explore your options and find an electric car that fits in your budget

* Know when and how to charge your vehicle, and what kind of maintenance it needs

* Figure out how to charge your car on the go

This is the perfect book for new and would-be electric car owners looking for guidance on buying and maintaining one of these super sleek machines.

Table des matières

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting In On the Popularity of Electric Cars 7

Chapter 1: So You’re Thinking About Buying an Electric Car 9

Chapter 2: The Fascinating Tech That’s (Sort of) Under the Hood 37

Chapter 3: Electric Vehicles and a Safer Drive 59

Part 2: Buying Wisely 87

Chapter 4: Consider the Cost (of an Electric Vehicle) 89

Chapter 5: Researching Your EV Options 109

Chapter 6: Buying Your New Electric Car 155

Part 3: Maintaining Your Newfangled Horseless Carriage 181

Chapter 7: Charge ‘Er Up! 183

Chapter 8: Protecting the Battery (and Your Investment) 207

Chapter 9: Keeping Your Car in Top Shape 231

Part 4: Futurethink and Fun with EV Engineering 259

Chapter 10: Faster, Farther, and More Fun 261

Chapter 11: Our Autonomous Future 289

Chapter 12: Other Vehicles That Are Going Electric 311

Chapter 13: The Best Car Is No Car: Electric Bikes and the Morning Commute 333

Part 5: The Part of Tens 351

Chapter 14: Ten Countries Leading the Way — and What They’re Doing 353

Chapter 15: Ten Companies Leading the Way — and a Look at What They’re Doing 361

Chapter 16: Ten Predictions from EV Insiders (with Plenty of Commentary and Opinion Because It’s My Book There, Bub) 369

Index 379

A propos de l’auteur

Brian Culp is a long-time technical writer who is currently the technical publications manager for a U.S.- based electric car manufacturer. Before he started his career as an electric vehicle expert, Brian played three years of professional baseball. He still holds the career home run record at his alma mater, Kansas State University.