Four decades ago, gas prices were in the double digits. Well, now you don't have to worry about buying gas, with an electric vehicle. The first electric car was operated in the 1980s. Electric cars were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries until advances in internal combustion engine technology made them cheaper. The mass production of gasoline-powered vehicles has led to the decline in the use of electric vehicles. The energy crisis of the 1970s and 1980s saw a short-lived interest in electric cars, although these cars did not reach the stage of mass marketing, as in the 21st century. Electric vehicles are the best vehicles on the market because they are the most reliable vehicles. One of the reasons they are the most reliable is that they give more mileage than a regular gasoline vehicle would. Another reason why electric vehicles are because they are easier to maintain is that they do not require as many things as a gasoline vehicle. Finally, the last reason why electric vehicles are the best on the market is that they are environmentally friendly. The reason they help the environment is because they help remove the carbon dioxide produced by gasoline-powered vehicles, which makes it harder for solar radiation. to go out. Electric vehicles are the best on the market, their reliability, maintenance-free capability and ability to go green, make electric a priority in human society. What really makes an electric car reliable is that it is less expensive when it has fewer parts. Another thing is that their low cost in terms of maintenance is incredible, because when you take it to a mechanic, you won't end up paying a fortune. .... middle of paper ...... June 15, 2010. Web. April 28, 2014. Bullis, Kevin. "Are electric vehicles better for the environment than gasoline ones | MIT Technology Review." MIT Technology Review. Np, and Web. April 28, 2014.Deaton, Jamie P. "HowStuffWorks "The Challenges Facing the Electric Car Industry"" HowStuffWorks. Np, and Web. April 27, 2014.Donovan, Shawn. “How will electric cars help the environment.” - Life123. Np, and Web. April 28, 2014. Hamilton, James. “Brief History of Electric Vehicles.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nd Web. April 28, 2014. Ingram, Anthony. "Electric car enthusiasts watch world records on cross-country road trip." The Christian Science Monitor. The Christian Science Monitor, May 7, 2013. Web. April 28, 2014.Thomas, Edwin. “Why are electric cars better for the environment? » EComment. Demand Media, April 2, 2009. Web. April 28. 2014.