Fuel vs Electric

With environmental concerns heightening and the transport industry contributing significantly to CO2 emissions it’s no surprise that electric vehicles are a regular feature in the news. More frequently electric vehicles are becoming a central part of the transport industry news however; there are speculations as to whether the popularity of the electric vehicle will outgrow the traditional fuel engine anytime soon.

The significant difference between the two vehicles is that the fuel powered vehicle runs via a fuel tank, this supplies the fuel to the engine, the engine then turns the fuel into transmission causing the wheels to turn.

In contrast the electric vehicle runs via a number of batteries, the engine is provided by electricity which powers the electric motor. This motor then turns the power into transmission which subsequently makes the wheels turn.

Often the hybrid car is considered to strike balance between the electric and fuel powered vehicle with regards to CO2 emissions.

With fuel engines becoming more efficient through continuous innovation such as using lighter materials, experts have agreed that the fuel engine will not be made redundant anytime soon.  Due to the limited numbers of electric models and their higher cost, it is believed that the fuel powered car will remain the main player in the market for the foreseeable future.

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