How Electric Vehicles Are Changing The Automotive Landscape

Since the Industrial Revolution, technology has evolved at an exceedingly exponential rate.

As innovation occurs, our life becomes more manageable. Think of all the pieces of modern technology that you rely on - for work, for leisure and for personal reasons. The list goes on: phones, computers, smart devices, tablets, headphones, webcams. In fact, it's hard to imagine life without modern technology. 

And one modern innovation that has undoubtedly changed how we live is the humble automobile. Most households have one if not two or more cars. A car makes getting around much easier than the bus or train, whether it’s the everyday commute of getting to work, running errands or even something more enthralling like heading off on a trip.

Yet the automotive landscape is changing, especially as electric vehicles like the Kia EV6 emerge onto the market. This informative article will share how electric vehicles are shaking up the automotive space.

Clean Green Machines

Pure, plug-in electric vehicles, as opposed to hybrid electric vehicles, do not require the use of fossil fuel to run. Instead, they are propelled forward by a powerful, rechargeable  lithium-ion battery. Electric vehicle owners can charge their cars' batteries at home or at public charging stations. 

This method of power means that an electric vehicle generates zero emissions. That's right - none at all. This means that by driving an electric vehicle, you are significantly reducing your individual carbon footprint. This is a game-changer for the environmentally conscious. You can drive to work or take a road trip without any of the niggling guilt that comes with driving a fossil fuel-powered vehicle.

In fact, we will likely see the complete phasing out of fossil fuel vehicles in a few decades. Imagine a world where all cars, trucks, vans and even freight trains are powered by clean and green electricity. 

Innovation in Battery Technology

By investing in electric vehicle technology, car manufacturers are rapidly innovating and iterating on technological advances. One example of this is lithium-ion battery technology. The batteries that power electric vehicles are among the most powerful in the world, save those that store solar power.

Advances in lithium-ion battery technology have wide-ranging, positive implications for all types of industries. A significant number of modern devices use this type of battery. Smartphones, tablets, computers, headphones, wireless devices - the list goes on.

As this battery technology improves, there is a flow of effect to many other things. This has the potential to be a game-changer. 

New and Innovative Manufacturing and Production Line Technology

The automobile manufacturing industry was revolutionised by Henry Ford inventing the production line in 1913. Now, a host of vehicle brands use production lines, or versions of production lines, to build the cars we drive today. 

Car manufacturers build electric vehicles in a similar way, but with some key differences. This is mainly due to the lack of engines and exhaust systems that are not required for these green machines. As more car brands ramp up their production of electric vehicles, they need to invest serious time and money into innovative production line technology. In fact, many components for an electric vehicle did not exist before they were designed and built. 

As electric vehicles become more popular and widespread, we will likely see further innovation and design of new parts to make them more efficient with an extended range. This will, combined with the other factors discussed here, cause a considerable shake-up in the automotive landscape. 

Cheaper Service and Maintenance Costs

Electric vehicles have significantly reduced service and maintenance costs compared to fossil fuel-powered cars. This is because they simply don't require as much mechanical maintenance work as a combustion engine and the intricate mechanics involved in keeping one running. A typical service of an electric vehicle will see a technician inspect the battery, the brakes and the tyres. This is much less labour intensive when compared to a traditional vehicle where the engine oil is changed, oil filters are replaced, and things like spark plugs are replaced during a major service.

This has severe implications for the automotive servicing and repair industry. Think of how many mechanics workshops there are in your city alone. Suppose fossil fuel-powered cars are phased out over the next twenty to thirty years. In that case, many businesses will need to pivot to servicing electrical vehicles or risk going under.

A Clean Car Conclusion

In this informative article, we've shared how electric vehicles are changing the automotive landscape. They are doing this in several ways. First and foremost, they are addressing global warming and climate change due to causing no emissions when driven. Furthermore, electric vehicle tech has wide-ranging implications for other sectors due to the rapid development of batteries. There are serious implications for the repairs and maintenance sector too. As you can see, these clean machines are slowly changing the world.