Envautomental

It is said that in the in future Walmart will be selling electric motor vehicles along with toilet paper and clothes. Walmart is collaborating with Hybrid Technologies in order to make this work. Richard Griffith, the founder and spokesman, for Hybrid Technologies stated that he is not in it for selling electric cars, but rather to show the world “how fun electric vehicles can be”. Griffith also stated that they will be taking the shell of the newer cars replacing the combustion engine with an engine that runs on batteries. For instance, you can buy a Mini Cooper and instead of having a fuel tank you will have a pack of batteries.

Though Griffith has good intentions with the future cars and with the environment, he proposes to sell the electric motors only as a “high-end option.” Personally, I think any high option such as navigation and runner boards costs a hell of a lot more than the standard. I believe the electric vehicles shall be available for everyone. The people that commute the most cannot afford a $65,000 Mini Cooper. Though do not fear, by 2008, Walmart and Hybrid Technologies will be selling electric motor vehicles starting at $35,000. Though it is still a hefty price for a car, it is still better than spending $65,000. Hybrid Technologies will then be selling to the dealers directly too.

Though technology is quickly catching up with immense demand for alternate sources of fuel and transportation. I see in the future that electric cars will become standard and everyone will be able to afford them. However, I wonder if the future will be able to come before our end does.

Jacob Gordon of Treehugger.com

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