One of the lingering concerns for prospective electric vehicle (EV) buyers is range anxiety—the fear that an electric car will run out of charge before reaching a destination or charging station. However, the latest models for 2024 and 2025 are obsoleting these worries with increasingly impressive ranges. The most extended driving ranges now belong to hybrid vehicles, which offer a compromise between the familiar and the future, signaling a promising shift in the automotive industry.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), transportation remains the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., and internal combustion engines are the primary culprits. Range anxiety has been a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles for years, even though most trips in the U.S. are less than 30 miles.
Yet, EVs now contend…
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