While everyone will probably have a soft spot for vintage cars in their hearts, modern cars have a lot to offer as well. Never have cars been safer, smoother to maneuver, or less environmentally impactful than they are right now. The following will explore just a few of the ways that modern cars have changed the experience of driving and the impact this driving has on the planet and others.
Before diving in, it’s important to note that a big factor in the experience of driving is the driver’s confidence and comfort behind the wheel. Never drive if you’re feeling exhausted, emotionally turbulent, or intoxicated—no manner of vehicle benefit or gadgetry is going to help you stay awake and alert.
Access To Charging Stations On The Rise
Let’s talk about the big environmental boon in the modern car industry first. Electric and hybrid vehicles allow drivers to continue their daily lives while drastically reducing the impact their daily lives have on the environment. One of the big obstacles to electric vehicle purchasing used to be the lack of charging stations available. This left people worried that they’d be stuck on the side of the road with a dead battery. That’s no longer the case. Charging stations are becoming more widely available, with new projects being announced all the time that grow the network of electric car charging stations. This makes it easier and easier for drivers to make the switch to hybrid or electric and carry on with their day while using less gasoline and emitting less carbon into the atmosphere.
More Electric And Hybrid Car Options
Beyond more charging stations helping people with electric and hybrid vehicles make their way around the country, there are also more electric and hybrid car options available now than ever before. There are gorgeous luxury Teslas and Ford Mustang Mach-Es for those who want their cars to be statements as well as less expensive, family-focused options for those who don’t want to spend a crazy amount and are focused on safety or functionality. No matter what your budget or aesthetic preferences, there is going to be an electric or hybrid option for you.
Battery Developments
One of the biggest worries for people who went electric or are considering going electric is the fear of what happens when the battery begins to go. Batteries by nature lose efficiency over time, and this is a financial and environmental concern for many. Batteries are expensive to replace and dangerous to fix, and need to be properly disposed of if they’re not going to negatively impact the environment. Now there are battery reconditioning options that are far less expensive and produce less battery waste than other options because it saves all functioning battery cells, replacing only the problematic cells. This is another way that hybrid and electric cars are becoming an option for people with a variety of incomes and budgets.
Self-Driving Vehicles
While far from being mainstream, self-driving vehicles are on the way. An excellent indication of this is how many local and federal governments are looking into self-driving vehicle regulations. Self-driving vehicles are particularly eagerly awaited by people who have an inability to drive for any reason. This might be due to a physical disability, eye problems, or emotional issues with driving. It is also expected to drastically reduce the intoxicated driving numbers as people will no longer need to drive themselves if they want to get home while intoxicated. The number of people who could become independent or maintain their independence post-surgery or during other trying times cannot be underestimated. This technology is a beautiful thing that many are eagerly looking forward to. Of course, there are lots of questions remaining, like whether children will be allowed to sit in self-driving cars alone or whether one passenger will still have to have a driver’s licence.
Easier Handling
Another huge benefit of modern cars that are often ignored or not mentioned is how easy they are to handle. If you’ve driven a classic or vintage car recently, you know just how unruly they were in comparison to modern vehicles. Easier handling makes driving far more efficient and far safer for everyone, not just those who are driving but those in other vehicles and those who are outside of a car but near the road.
The above information should have outlined a few of the ways that modern vehicles are improving efficiency. Environmental impact is a huge focus of many modern car companies, but so is safety and maneuverability.
