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Informative Speech On All Electric Cars

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All-Electric Cars
Introduction:
I. According to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the global supply of crude oil is expected to meet the world’s demand for liquid fuels through 2040.
II. In 2016, the EIA also found that Americans used over 140 billion gallons of gasoline or almost 450 gallons for each person. That means about two thousand dollars goes to fueling up each year.
III. As a college student who is concerned for the environment and has little funds, I researched alternative forms of fuel that would offer many advantages.
IV. I want to introduce you to the idea of an all-electric car.
V. Today, we will take a look at three of the incentives provided by all-electric cars.
Transition:
I. First, we will discuss the …show more content…

The initial costs of electric cars range from about $23,000 to $85,000.
A. It all depends on the brand you decide to buy.
II. But electric cars come with many money saving incentives to offset the higher initial cost.
A. According to Energy.gov Saving on Fuel and Vehicle Costs webpage, it costs about half as much to fuel an electric car.
a. The cost of fueling a vehicle with electric cars would be equivalent to gas at $1 per gallon.
b. Also, electric cars can run from 62 miles to 315 miles on one charge.
c. That means that more time will be spent on the road rather than fueling up at a gas station.
B. Another way to save is with discounts and tax credits.
a. Alabama Power offers something called a “rate rider” to its customers with electric cars.
1. The “rate rider” is a discount for charging the electric vehicle during 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
b. Energy.gov states that federal tax credits of $2500 up to $7500 are available for electric car owners.
1. The tax credit is based on the specifications of the vehicle.
C. The last money saver from electric vehicles is less maintenance costs.
a. According to Plug-In America website copyright date 2017, electric cars do not have an engine, transmission, spark plugs, valves, fuel tank, tailpipe, catalytic converter, …show more content…

Therefore I urge you, in your next car buying experience, to look into the idea of owning an all-electric car, weigh your pros and cons, and always remember the Glade slogan, “Plug it in, plug it in.”

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