Green car market increasingly erratic in the United States
Car market "green" increasingly erratic in the United States since the value of vehicles that are less competitive. This conclusion was drawn from the results of research conducted by Green Power Automotive Study-research firm global vehicle-branch Detroit, USA.
There are several key factors why the sales of environmentally friendly cars are not raced as expected. First, about the price. Secondly, vehicle mileage and lack of docking facilities in the world.
"Financial matters for the consumer remains the main trigger. In addition to vehicle prices more expensive, high maintenance cost concerns,"explained Mike VanNieuwkuyk, Executive Director of Power, as reported by autoevolution, Wednesday (04/27/2011).
Another cause consumers consider choosing environmentally friendly cars is a matter of mileage. Like the Chevrolet Volt, which offers fuel consumption of 5.9 liters per 100 km. The problem is, this amount is only equal to 70 percent on average travel by U.S. citizens every day. "Consumers really want to live 'green', but would think again if there are additional more for them," added Mike.
Time of the survey, the Green Power Automotive Study to get the fact that 75 percent who want to buy environmentally friendly vehicles look up to how much savings. Only 50 percent of respondents who say buy a green car because caring environment.
