Over the last fifty years, the popularity of the automobile has grown exponentially, and nowadays, we have reached the stage where some families have two, three or even four cars. Can that continue though?
This is an interesting question. Recent rises in fuel costs have really started to become noticeable. Whereas fifteen years ago, putting in twenty pounds of petrol into a car might fill it up, today, fifty pounds barely gets the fuel gauge over the halfway mark.
This rise in petrol costs has vastly outstripped inflation, and other things must be taken into consideration when running a car, such as insurance, car accidents, MOT test and more. This all adds up, and running a car is becoming less and less of an affordable luxury.
There is a positive situation on the horizon though, and that comes in the form of the electric car. The motor industry has finally decided to put more investment into research and development in this area, and the first models are being released now.
There is, of course, a lot more work and development needed in this area in order that the electric cars can become more efficient and also to some degree attractive to consumers. However, at the moment, this does look to be the way forwards, so if you are thinking of replacing your car soon, then why not consider one of these?