They go where Wheego!

Stats:

"all electric-not a hybrid. zero emissions. no gas required."

"range-about 100 miles a charge."

"time to charge from 50% to 100%-about 5 hours"

"size- two seats, plus plenty of room for your groceries and gear."

"price- 32,995 plus freight and options. also qualifies for tax credits."

the future is taking place right in St. Pete - at Suncoast!

^^we even went for a test drive! (well, Sam did)

"Before I rode in this car, my basic concerns about electric cars was that they might be slow, or you'd know the difference. When I got to ride in it, there was no noise, and we literally sped right off the lot. The other thing that you'd be amazed to know is that the Wheego looks small, but just like the mini cooper or smart car, they're a little roomier than you might think." -Sam

This is Public Health.

Our group took a trip across the bay to St. Petersburg to visit the only 100 percent electric car dealership on Florida’s west coast, Suncoast Electric Vehicles. We decided to tackle the problem of air pollution right where it starts, auto emissions. We were given the opportunity to meet with some of the dealer agents who provided us with information about all their products. They carried everything from fully electric cars to work trucks; some of us even had the chance to go for a test drive! We, of course, placed our sticker on their flagship two-seater, the Wheego. We visited the dealership because electric cars are the solution to the urban air pollution problem. Urban air pollution is a major public health issue in much of the industrialized world. Air pollution can lead to asthma, lung cancer, heart disease, and even shorten a person’s lifespan one to two years. In cities like Los Angeles and Mexico City, smog levels are so high that on many days advisories are made for residents to remain indoors. Air pollution not only affects your health, but also your quality of life. Electric vehicles aim to greatly reduce air pollution and reduce dependence on foreign oil. Other electric cars coming to age include the Tesla - an all electric sports car and more familiar ones like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt (not fully electric, from what I can tell). There are also many other off the wall brands that are emerging such as the Aptera.