
This topic interest me because this is what our world is evolving to. It is interesting to see how they are predicting the automotive industry to turn out. As I am growing up and may be on my own in the next 5 years, it is good to have the knowledge on whether or not gas cars are economically smart to purchase. With gas prices dropping, it is more suitable for gas cars to run. However, this could be a short term situation. It may determine whether it is economically smart to purchase a gas car or electric car. Although I have never driven an electric car, I have researched enough to know how they work. I have been driving gas cars for four years and know internally how the engine works and the complexity in its operation. Based on my previous knowledge, I have the skills to research and enjoy this topic to my full potential. 

My first article bases its information off of what they think will happen to electric cars and the price of gas. The author is in favor of the car companies. With reference to them a lot, the author amplifies what the car companies by using them as evidence. GM reviled to Warren and the public that they are making a sub- $40,000 Bolt. Nissan, Ford and Volkswagen are making moves to match GM and making an affordable, reliable, and efficient electric car. Toyota predicts gas ran vehicles will exhaust by 2050. That being said, the author pushes toward eco-friendly electric cars. This is also what the car companies want. Tamara Warren goes about explaining and using statistics to point out more than gas prices, but also road conditions due to more miles driven. Because gas prices are dropping, road ways become driven on more frequently. This tears up roads and vehicles which will cost money to maintain from the state and owner of the vehicle. Tamara Warren strictly writes about cars in all aspects. She ranges from how comfortable it is for back seat riders to why Detroit is still a related city to the car industry. This will help to point out other information other than what the question presents upfront.

The second source compares the safety difference between electric cars and gas cars. One of the main arguing points that Christopher Lampton makes is that both electric cars and gas cars are dangerous right now. Electric car batteries can randomly combust into flames while gas car fuel tanks are explosive in wrecks. However, this is a statistic based off of modern technology. Lampton uses this information to point out that electric cars will get safer and to wait to make the transition. Most of them currently do not fit quality standards to be completely reliable. The interest focuses on the battery advancement in the electric vehicles. Christopher Lampton has written many articles based on automotive vehicles with HowStuffWorks.com. He is also writing a series on electric cars. He uses data referenced from major car companies and highway departments. By referring to these sources, the information included in the article is more credible. 

The third article focuses on the main points of electric cars, gas and other alternant fuel source. "Modern methods include hydrogen-powered vehicles running on hydrogen fuel cells, but creating hydrogen fuel cells takes as much energy as it expands, so outside of areas like Iceland, hydrogen fuel is not necessarily practical or cost effective." Rosenberg points out the main ways electrical vehicles both thrive and fail in their own ways. The two biggest obstacles that prevent electric cars from succeeding are cost and battery life. Rosenberg points out that the upfront cost of an electrical car has historically been a higher due to advanced technology. He includes issues like cost for the audience in order for them to make the smartest economical decision for converting to electric vehicles. With this being an investing website, bias persuasion effects the outcome of the ultimate decision being made in this article. The largest bias persuasion is the fact that this is an investment website is. Eric Rosenberg writes investment articles on different topics. This being one of them, he writes for someone who is looking to convert to an electric car. However, he has experience in looking at past statistics and predicting the future.

The research question at hand has many factors that could influence the outcome. This can lead to many different options in my paper. With my contradicting sources, they give me different angles to look at the topic and also bring up valid points that could affect the outcome of my question. One way I could help revise my research question would be to make it so that more topics are presented to when reading the question. By researching different perspectives, it changes the way I look at electric cars and the transition. 

