This week, SGV President, shares about new electric car

This week I am going to discuss our family’s electric car. We chose a Volvo electric vehicle. Deciding on an electric car was a long process with a significant amount of research. We wanted a vehicle that was reasonably priced, had good distance, and had great reviews. I used several different websites to read reviews and make comparisons. 
What I found: All electric cars have the benefit of producing significantly lower emissions than gas-powered vehicles not just daily but for the lifetime of the vehicle. This means that they are emitting much less carbon and no pollution. I also don’t have to worry about changing the oil in my vehicle which saves me time and money. The car is amazingly quiet which helps to reduce noise pollution. Because we have a charger at home and we have solar, I not only do not have to pump gas in the rain or snow, but also I am using the power of the sun to power my car without the extra pollution from coal-burning electric plants. 
We like to travel to visit family from out of town. Sometimes we travel 4-5 hours. In order to do this with our electric car, we do have to plan ahead but it is not as hard as we had initially thought to find charging stations. Plus, when we stop, we can charge in about 20 minutes. This is about the same time as we would stop to get gas, get snacks/meals, and a bathroom break. 
We found that Volvo had some great deals and with me working in healthcare we had even more deals. Sweden is a country that is ahead of the game when it comes to preventing climate change and this is no different in their cars. 

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Why it is good for the environment: Less carbon, less pollution (both noise and smog), and no oil changes. There are some obvious downsides but for driving locally most are great and depending on where you are traveling you may be able to easily charge. 
​Other: I have driven the car in the snow and found that by having a dual motor, my car went through the snow without any problems. 
Where to find: We looked at several different models at several dealerships in the Fox Valley. We purchased off the lot at Bergstrom, but ordering was looking to be easy. The Nissan Aryia was merely a 6-week wait. 

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