Week Twelve

This article talks about electric cars and the things that are better about them such as batteries that are able to be changed more quickly than filling up a gas tank. It talks about getting state tax incentives if you get an electric car, although they have limited range and can be very expensive.

This article is useful to my research because it helps to show that when the obstacles and barriers above are resolved is when the electric cars will become more mainstream. It also is helpful because it shows both positive and negative aspects of purchasing an electric car.

APA
Edgerton, J. (2013, July 11). Will electric cars ever become mainstream? Retrieved April 9, 2015, from http://www.cbsnews.com/news/will-electric-cars-ever-become-mainstream/

MLA
Edgerton, Jerry. "Will Electric Cars Ever Become Mainstream?" CBS. CBS Interactive Inc., 11 July 2013. Web. 9 Apr. 2015. <http://www.cbsnews.com/news/will-electric-cars-ever-become-mainstream/>.

Week Eleven

This article talks about the electric cars that work for people with families. It talks about not having to have a big gas-guzzling car just to be able to fit your family. There are a few types of electric cars that have more seats and work well for families. Some of them are the Toyota RAV4 EV and the Nissan LEAF.

This article is valuable to my research project because it answers the question that some may have on whether or not there are electric cars that are suitable for families. It is important for me to show that there are electric cars out there that can work for most everyone. Giving examples will help to make the paper more useful.

APA
Gordon-Bloomfield, N. (2013, May 20). Have Kids? Three Family-Friendly Electric Cars To Consider. Retrieved April 8, 2015, from http://www.plugincars.com/have-kids-three-family-friendly-evs-127271.html

MLA
Gordon-Bloomfield, Nikki. "Have Kids? Three Family-Friendly Electric Cars To Consider." Plugincars. Recargo Inc., 20 May 2013. Web. 8 Apr. 2015. <http://www.plugincars.com/have-kids-three-family-friendly-evs-127271.html>.

Week Ten

This article talks about electric cars and the problems that they can cause. It talks about how changing to electric cars isn't always a good thing for the environment because ethanol is very bad. Ethanol can trap pollutions and worsen global warming. Electric cars are only good for the environment if the source of power is a clean source such as wind or water.

This source is useful to my project because it shows the bad to electric cars. It shows that it is not perfect and there are still things to consider for when thinking about switching to electric cars. Although, electric cars if they are powered by the right source are very sustainable.

APA
All electric cars: Not so eco-friendly. (2014, December 16). Retrieved March 23, 2015, from http://www.cnbc.com/id/102273164

MLA
"All Electric Cars: Not so Eco-friendly." CNBC. CNBC, 16 Dec. 2014. Web. 23 Mar. 2015. <All electric cars: Not so eco-friendly. (2014, December 16). Retrieved March 23, 2015, from http://www.cnbc.com/id/102273164>.

Week Nine

The article talks about how electric cars will become even more popular and better if a battery is invented that allows the car to run for 300 miles on one charge. It will also help to create less pollution which will help to lower the effect on climate change.

This article is useful for my research because it shows even more ways that the electric car can be improved to not only make it better for those who are driving it, but also to make it better for the environment. If this battery is invented the electric cars will start to be mass produced and will be used by a lot more people.

APA
Nocera, J. (2015, February 10). The Riddle of Powering Electric Cars. The New York Times. Retrieved March 18, 2015, from http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/opinion/joe-nocera-the-riddle-of-powering-electric-cars.html?_r=0

MLA
Nocera, Joe. "The Riddle of Powering Electric Cars." The New York Times 10 Feb. 2015. The New York Times Company. Web. 18 Mar. 2015. <Nocera, J. (2015, February 10). The Riddle of Powering Electric Cars. The New York Times. Retrieved March 18, 2015, from http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/10/opinion/joe-nocera-the-riddle-of-powering-electric-cars.html?_r=0>.

Week Eight

This article talks about the types of electric cars. It talks about battery, plug in, and hybrid cars. There are also neighborhood and off-road electric vehicles. Each type of car is talked about and details on how each work are included.

This will be useful for my research project because it shows the differences in the different types of electric cars and acknowledges that there is more than one type. It will also be useful to give a basic description of how each work.

APA
Types of Electric Vehicles. (n.d.). Retrieved March 18, 2015, from http://entergy.com/our_community/environment/ev_types.aspx

MLA
"Types of Electric Vehicles." Entergy. Entergy Corporation. Web. 18 Mar. 2015. <Types of Electric Vehicles. (n.d.). Retrieved March 18, 2015, from http://entergy.com/our_community/environment/ev_types.aspx>.

Week Seven

Source 1:
The main points of this article are about how transportation takes a lot of energy in developed and developing countries. There needs to be effective transport systems. The systems that are currently being used are not sustainable and will eventually cause problems. Action needs to be taken in order to make these systems more sustainable, reliable, and safe.

Source 2:
Sustainable transportation has made improvements over the last several years. Buses and bikes have become more widely used and popular. Sustainable transportation positively impacts air quality, traffic safety, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Source 1 and source 2 both talk about how important transportation sustainability is. They both show the need for it and show what having it will improve. The most important thing in my research is that we need to promote and create transportation sustainability. I also find it important to make sure that the way we travel is safe and will not worsen our lives or the environment. It is important to reduce our pollution and have better air quality. Knowing the consequences that will occur if something doesn't change it also a part of my research.

Source 1: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/topics/sustainabletransport
Source 2:http://www.wri.org/blog/2013/12/saving-lives-sustainable-transport

Week Six

This article talks about how electric cars can help to improve the environment and help with the climate. It talks about the different types of electric cars and their advantages. It talks about the improvements that have been made with electric cars.

This article is useful to my research project because it shows another reason for why electric cars are needed and what they can do to help. It shows the good that has already come about by moving to using electric cars such as helping with the climate and reducing the amount of pollution in the air.

APA
Sachs, J. (2009, October 1). Electric Cars & Sustainability. Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://www.viennareview.net/news/ideas-and-trends/electric-cars-sustainability

MLA
Sachs, Jeffrey. "Electric Cars & Sustainability." The Vienna Review. Project Syndicate, 1 Oct. 2009. Web. 2 Mar. 2015. <Sachs, J. (2009, October 1). Electric Cars & Sustainability. Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://www.viennareview.net/news/ideas-and-trends/electric-cars-sustainability>.

Week Five

This website talks about the main sources of pollution. It talks about vehicles and cars causing 50 to 90 percent of all pollution. It then goes on to talk about the different types of transportation and fuels as well as engines and other equipment.

This website is valuable to my research because it shows that the majority of pollution is cause by motor vehicles that we drive everyday. It shows the need to reduce the amount of pollution which can be done by driving electric vehicles.

APA
Vehicles and Fuels. (n.d.). Retrieved February 7, 2015, from http://www.cleanairworld.org/TopicDetails.asp?parent=24

MLA
"Vehicles and Fuels." Clean Air World. National Association of Clean Air Agencies. Web. 7 Feb. 2015. <http://www.cleanairworld.org/TopicDetails.asp?parent=24>.

Week Four

This article talks about why electric cars will become more popular. It talks about the advances that are being made to make electric cars better than they have ever been before. It talks about electric cars being able to be wirelessly charged, and that better batteries are being made for them.

This article will be useful for my research project because it will help to promote people to drive electric cars because they are getting better and more reliable. They are being made in more models and colors which will also help people to buy them.

APA
Bubear, R. (2014, February 27). 5 reasons why electric cars will become more popular. Retrieved February 7, 2015, from http://motorburn.com/2014/02/5-reasons-why-electric-cars-will-become-more-popular/

MLA
Bubear, Ryan. "5 Reasons Why Electric Cars Will Become More Popular." Motorburn. Motorburn, 27 Feb. 2014. Web. 7 Feb. 2015. <Bubear, R. (2014, February 27). 5 reasons why electric cars will become more popular. Retrieved February 7, 2015, from http://motorburn.com/2014/02/5-reasons-why-electric-cars-will-become-more-popular/>.

Week Three

This website talks about the good and bad that deal with electric cars. It talks about how electric cars are quick and quiet. It tells that they are good because you can charge them at home and don't have to go to the gas station to fill up. Electric cars are also good because they are cheaper to operate. It also talks about the negative things about electric cars. They have limited range and a longer time to refuel.

This article will be very useful to use in the research project because it shows the things that are great and better about electric cars, but it also talks about their downfalls. Everything has good and bad so it will be great to also talk about the things that aren't so good in order to show that it is understood that there are downfalls with electric cars, but that the good outweigh the bad.

APA
Berman, B. (2014, October 14). Electric Cars Pros and Cons. Retrieved February 5, 2015, from http://www.plugincars.com/electric-cars-pros-and-cons-128637.html

MLA
Berman, Brad. "Electric Cars Pros and Cons." Plugincars. Recargo Inc., 14 Oct. 2014. Web. 5 Feb. 2015. <Berman, B. (2014, October 14). Electric Cars Pros and Cons. Retrieved February 5, 2015, from http://www.plugincars.com/electric-cars-pros-and-cons-128637.html>.

Week Two

This source talks about how the population is growing which means that there are more cars which are creating more pollution. It talks about how we need to reduce the amount that we use the automobile and how many people drive them all the time. It tells why we need to use electric cars and why they are beneficial. This source talks about why we like cars and how we can reduce the cost of cars.

This book is useful in using as a source for my resource project because it helps to show the need for becoming more sustainable in the area of transportation. It explains that people are constantly in cars which are emitting tons of pollution so if they just switch to electric cars then it creates sustainability. The cost is something that the project will talk about so it is good that it shows prices and talks about them and how they can be lowered.

APA
Sperling, D., & Delucchi, M. (1995). Future drive electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. Washington, D.C.: Island Press.

MLA
Sperling, Daniel, and Mark A. Delucchi. Future Drive Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Transportation. Washington, D.C.: Island, 1995. Print.

Week One

This article talks about how electric cars cause less pollution than gasoline cars. It talks about how they are able to do that because of how they run and work. It shows a sample car and the parts of it and which each is responsible for.

This article will be important to use in my research project because it helps to bring the point that electric cars are sustainable because they give off less pollution. It also is important and helpful in showing how the cars work. It shows how they run which is important because that is one of the questions I am working to answer in my research.

APA
Brain, M. (2003, February 2). How Electric Cars Work. Retrieved February 5, 2015, from https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/erbuc/files/5747_266729a4-7be0-467e-b7f3-c43acd1c3459.pdf

MLA
Brain, Marshall. "How Electric Cars Work." How Stuff Works. Media Network, 2 Feb. 2003. Web. 5 Feb. 2015. <Brain, M. (2003, February 2). How Electric Cars Work. Retrieved February 5, 2015, from https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/erbuc/files/5747_266729a4-7be0-467e-b7f3-c43acd1c3459.pdf>.