Herbie's+Project

__Electric Cars__
 * Facts:**
 * **first started 1828**
 * **create less polution than cars that run off of oil(eco-friendly)**
 * **electric cars use fuel cells**
 * **fuel cells- produces electricity to make the car move**
 * **with using fuel cells, you have lesser greenhouse effects**
 * **help conserve energy**
 * **runs clean**
 * **gas cars use carbon emission, electric cars don't so it does not need a pipe coming out of the back**
 * **it runs on a rechargable battery**
 * **11 cents per kilowatt-hour(average price in US)**
 * **it does not get miles per gallon like gasoline powered engines, it get miles per kilowatt hour**
 * **gets 50-100 miles(80-161km) between charges**
 * **batteries run out quicker in colder temperatures than warmer temperatures**
 * **the Nissan Leaf is an example of an electric car, it's based on the Nissan Versa's prototype**
 * **it costs $27,700 for the Nissan Leaf SV model(basic), and $29,750 for the Nissan Leaf SL model(more advanced)**
 * **electric cars are a little more expensive than gasoline cars**