Transition
The combustion engine has ruled the automotive world for over a century, and has developed into both our modern family sedans and high-tech race cars. Many of us have come to depend on gas-powered vehicles for our careers, errands, and social lives. In the end though, we are still, a century on, burning dinosaurs to get from home to work. This antique technology has for decades limited progress in vehicle design, hampered the struggle for American Energy Independence, and polluted our air and waterways. Demand for its fuel generates conflict around the world, and encourages short-sighted and destructive resource exploitation in less-developed countries. It’s time to move on.
Technology for the next transportation evolution has been within reach for decades, and has now matured into a true Alternative to petroleum-based travel. Personal and business vehicles are being rolled into showrooms and onto streets with a high-torque electric-powered drivetrain and high-capacity energy storage, providing a travel range of over 300 miles and charging times of less than two hours. These advances mean that the modern Electric Vehicle (EV) can accommodate 95% of our regular travel needs, and at a fraction of the cost of refining and delivering petrofuels to our neighborhoods. The electric “gas station” is your home or work, the fuel is our existing electrical network, and the source is up to 100% domestic American energy. With these characteristics, the future of American travel is about to change, and you have the opportunity to experience it first-hand.
Service
Solar Alternatives provides the expertise and equipment to ease the transition to an EV lifestyle through project assessment and design consultation. Businesses and residences benefit equally from integrated high-amperage charging systems for quick refueling and reliable, efficient service. Not all EV equipment is created equal, and our industry experience can help sort through the options to find the right solution for you.
Note: Until December 31, 2010, a Federal Credit for Alternative Fueling Stations is available, providing 50% of the initial cost of a new unit for business or personal owners. Contact a representative soon for more information, and visit the Resources page for IRS Form 8911.
Future
The masterpiece of an EV lifestyle is Net-Zero refueling. Instead of drawing power from the utility grid, the ultimate source of EV fuel is pure Solar Energy. Coupling a properly sized Solar Electric Array and a High Power Charging Station provides a clean, fast, renewable charging source at a reliable cost lower than any petrofuel.
With 80% State and Federal Incentives towards purchase of a Solar Electric System and 50% Incentives towards an EV Charging Station, this is the best opportunity in a generation for preparing a home or commercial property for the next wave of Electric Vehicles. Take advantage today!
