The document discusses emissions standards established by the California Air Resources Board in the 1990s and rising gasoline prices which are driving interest in electric vehicles. However, consumer concerns about high voltage components, complex systems, and large battery size remain barriers. Technology is improving through aerodynamic designs, lighter weight materials, easier maintenance needs, and increased fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet Volt and Fisker Karma are highlighted as electric vehicles that provide acceleration, quiet operation, good mileage, and luxury styling features, while analysts predict the electric vehicle market will continue growing significantly in the coming years.

1. Trung Nguyen

2. Emissions
 California Air Resources Board - 1990’s
 Pollution

3. Economy
 Gasoline prices rising
 Traveling
 Expensive electric vehicles

4. Consumers’ Concerns
 High voltage
 Complex components
 Large components

5. Technology Improvement
 Aerodynamics
 Lighter weight
 Maintenance
 Fuel efficient

6. Chevrolet Volt
 Charlie White
 Acceleration
 Quiet
 Great Mileage

7. Fisker Karma
 Henrik Fisker
 More stylish and luxury
 Faster to perform like a sports car
 Solar panel

8. Future
 Analysts predict increase in sales
 Continue to grow with other technology
 14 models of electric vhicles by 2018