Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a range of advantages to both communities and drivers. For individuals, EVs provide lower operating costs, with savings on fuel and maintenance compared to traditional vehicles. Without the need for oil changes or complex engine repairs, owners can enjoy fewer trips to the mechanic, leading to both time and cost savings. Additionally, EVs often come with advanced technology and features, providing a more enjoyable and efficient driving experience.
For communities, the rise of EVs can lead to quieter streets and improved quality of life. With fewer moving parts, EVs operate with less noise, contributing to a calmer, more peaceful environment. The increased adoption of EVs can also support local businesses as more drivers look for convenient charging options, creating new opportunities in the retail and service sectors. As more people embrace electric driving, the local economy can benefit from these innovations, creating a more connected, modern, and accessible community for all.
Types of Electric Vehicles
Just as there are a variety of technologies available in conventional vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles (also known as electric cars or EVs) have different capabilities that can accommodate different drivers’ needs. A major feature of EVs is that drivers can plug them in to charge from an off-board electric power source. This distinguishes them from hybrid electric vehicles, which supplement an internal combustion engine with battery power but cannot be plugged in.
- EVs (also known as plug-in electric vehicles) derive all or part of their power from electricity supplied by the electric grid. They include AEVs and PHEVs.
- AEVs (all-electric vehicles) are powered by one or more electric motors. They receive electricity by plugging into the grid and store it in batteries. They consume no petroleum-based fuel and produce no tailpipe emissions. AEVs include Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs).
- PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) use batteries to power an electric motor, plug into the electric grid to charge, and use a petroleum-based or alternative fuel to power the internal combustion engine. Some types of PHEVs are also called extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs).
EVery Mile Campaign
Buckhead accounts for almost 10% of all electric vehicles (EV) registered in Georgia. And while gas stations may seem to be everywhere, charging stations may be harder to find. Many users of EVs will “charge up” using home-based stations, but as more people start to drive electric vehicles over longer distances, the need for a large-scale charging network will become increasingly pressing.Livable Buckhead is partnering with Clean Cities Georgia, EnviroSpark, Georgia Power, and the City of Atlanta to deliver a completed EV infrastructure for Buckhead, so that no EV user in Buckhead is more than one mile from an EV charger.If your property is one of the space types below, set up a free evaluation for EV chargers. If you qualify, we will work with you to provide financing and leasing options for universal chargers through Georgia Power.
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EV Charging
Trading a gas pump for a plug is a wonderful thing. It’s far more convenient, takes less of your time, and saves you from breathing toxic fumes and smelling like gas for hours after fueling.
Livable Buckhead is working to ensure EV users are never more than one mile from a charging while in Buckhead. Use the map to the left to find the right charger nearest you.
Interested in having an EV charging station installed on your property or have questions about EV charging? Contact Helen Petersen, our sustainability manager, by clicking the button below.
Story Time: Additional Reading
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Eeny Meeny Miny Mo’ Options For EV’s: With dozens of all electric models available and more plug-in EV models than automotive journalists can review, electric vehicles are the future of motoring. Technology is developing rapidly designs, are becoming more eye-catching and the world is becoming more environmentally conscious, creating a new era of electric vehicles.
EVs Come In A Variety Of Colors… Including Green: The number of electric vehicles on the world’s roads is surging, hitting a record number last year. But as electric cars become more popular, some question just how environmentally friendly they are.
Myths About EVS: The days of burning gasoline or diesel in your personal car may be ending, but handful of myths persist about electric vehicles.
