Resolved: Electric cars should be a priority in plans to fight global warming

An electric car is a type of alternative fuel that uses electric motor instead of a internal combustion engine. This debate will focus on the question: Should electric cars be a priority in plans to fight global warming? Are electric cars helpful in fighting global warming? When discussing an issue such as this one, we must properly discuss the advantage of the product as well as the possible disadvantages of the product. In terms of electric cars, we find that electric cars can significantly reduce green house gases. Electric cars are environmentally friendly as it reduces air pollution. electric cars are 100% emission free as well as free of any pollution by product. "There are many advantages that are accompanied in an electrical vehicle. Namely, you are saving air of pollutants that would otherwise be spewing into the environment. Electrical vehicles are 100% emission free, and are free of pollution by-products. They provide their power from batteries, solar, or hydrogen fuel cells." (http://www.articleinspector.com...) Although Electric cars are constantly tweaked, researchers tells us that these cars can significantly reduce Global warming. A recent study shows that by the year 2050, broad acceptance of PHEV's could cut green house gases by approximately 6.12 billion tons each year. (http://www.popularmechanics.com...). The acceptance of electric cars will not only reduce green house gases but will also increase air quality thus proving that electric cars are more than helpful in fighting global warming. Are electric car economical? To properly answer this question, we must first compare the cost efficiency of both a gasoline powered car with an electric car. In doing so, we must first distribute the different factors into sub points. Sub point one: gas When you compare gasoline to electricity, it is clear that the electricity wins in a landslide. "A 2007 study by the non-profit Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) calculated that powering a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) would cost the equivalent of roughly 75 cents per gallon of gasoline—a price not seen at the pump for 30 years." (http://www.scientificamerican.com...) Sub point two: power plants Not only is the electric car more efficient in terms of gas, we also find that we do not have to build new power plants. "A 2005 study by the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory estimated that three-quarters of the country's current small vehicle fleet could be charged by our existing electrical grid without building new power plants." (http://www.scientificamerican.com...) Sub point three: repair cost Yes its is true that the electric car is very expensive to buy; however we must also consider the efficiency of the car. These cars are built buy top car manufacturers with advanced technology meaning that they are very efficient unlikely to break down if treated with proper care. The fact that these cars have been researched and worked on for years also means that it parts are efficient and affordable. These factors contributed in the making of the perfect car (as for now). "the good news is that over the years the repair costs have significantly come down due to manufacturers better understanding the technology, and have become much more adept to building reliable parts. " (http://www.articleinspector.com...) Are electric cars compatible with electric grids? Like i mentioned in my last contention, electric cars are compactible with existing power grid. This means that we do not have to build new grids to power the cars. electric cars will not strain the power grids as they will be charged at night when power need is low. This will not force but rather encourage the advancement of the power grid. " Electric cars can utilize the existing electric grid rather than require the development of a new, expensive energy infrastructure (as would be the case with hydrogen)." (http://www.whokilledtheelectriccar.com...) Are electric cars reliable? Electric car are more reliable than gasoline car. this is because electric cars engine are simpler than that of a gasoline car reducing the need for repairs as well as increasing the performance and maintenance of these cars. I believe i answered my opponent's question in my first contention. i conclusion, i have answered all questions required to prove that electric cars should be a priority in plans to fight global warming meaning that i also proved that electric cars are reliable, capable of performance and environmentally friendly.