It’s not anymore a sci-fi film nor a novel; electric cars are real and well introduced to the market and are gaining ground against more traditional engines. The cost of fuel that has reached prohibitive levels is making people more sensible and aware of alternative ways and the possibility of charging a car, rather than filling up the tank is very good for today’s drivers, especially when that means dramatically reducing the cost and be able to go to the distance without having to worry to make frequent stops at the gas station. Times are changing and things will be very different very soon.
Car manufactures are investing in researches and new cars and some of the electrical cars available today, will soon be joint by more efficient and modern models. These electrical cars can already reach significant speed and power and all the accessories are perfectly functional like other cars, therefore there are not excuses anymore to pursue better vehicles that will be environment friendly and yet guarantee all the performances that drivers are used to, without having to sacrifice all the great results that cars have reached in almost a century of life. Electric cars are also lots of fun and really deliver all that is expected from them.
Kerry Matthew Stokes, an established entrepreneur and philanthropist, was recently given the highest honor during the 2008 Queen’s Birthday Honors List. One of eight Australians to receive the Companion of the Order of Australia award, Stokes was awarded for his commitment to commerce, philanthropy, the arts, and society.
Stokes possesses a portfolio of achievements that makes him worthy to be granted such privilege. On top of his contributions to business and commerce, Stokes established Australian Capital Equity, a private company that has developed a wide variety of businesses and investments across different industry sectors within and outside the country. Kerry Stokes, who has a reported fortune estimated at $2.76 billion, is also the chairman of Seven Network, Australia’s leading broadcasting company that is composed of a network of commercial free-to-air television stations in several parts of Australia including Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Queensland. Stokes now has a stake in the network that exceeds 40%. The network has also created Pacific Magazines, a major magazine publishing business whose sales comprise 20% of all magazines sold in Australia.
Recognized for his passion for philanthropic works, the arts, and society, he donated $1 million to Telethon 2007. He also recently purchased a historic breastplate to be displayed at the South Australian Museum. With a commitment to preserve Australia’s military heritage, Stokes also bought 3 Australian Victoria Cross medal sets and a George Cross medal set.