3. Petrol, Diesel and gas
vehicles:
non renewable
resources(scarce)
Depending on
foreign oil
High cost
Less reliable
Oil spills problems
EV’s batteries:
Solar and wind
energy can be
utilized
Domestically
generated electricity
less cost
More reliable
No oil spills problems
We can charge them in our home itself
4. Batteries need to be charged.
Car can not be used when batteries are being
charged.
They can only go Less Kms between charges.
Battery disposal needs to be carefully managed.
Charging stations required=>load and their centers
vary
Electric Grid changes required.
5. Battery electric vehicles: (BEV)
works on battery .
Plug in hybrid electric vehicle(PHEV):
Battery, electric drive train and internal
combustion engine
Hybrid electric vehicle: Battery and internal
combustion engine