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- 1. Electric Car An electric car is a plug-in electric automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using energy typically stored in rechargeable batteries
- 2. Basic Features of Electric Car •Eco friendly •No emission •Low noise pollution •Cheaper fuel charging (Electicity) •Low maintenance •Cheaper to operate Social Aspect •Status symbol •Reduce our dependency on oil •Safe to drive
- 3. Market Potential Types of electric vehicles 1. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) - Powered by both petrol and electricity. 2. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) - Powered by both petrol and electricity. 3. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) - Only powered by electricity
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- Powered by both petrol and electricity. The electric energy is generated by the car’s own braking system to recharge the battery. This is called ‘regenerative braking’, a process where the electric motor helps to slow the vehicle and uses some of the energy normally converted to heat by the brakes. HEVs start off using the electric motor, then the petrol engine cuts in as load or speed rises. The two motors are controlled by an internal computer which ensures the best economy for the driving conditions. The Honda Civic Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid are both examples of HEVs. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Also known as Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs), this type of EV is powered by both petrol and electricity. PHEVs can recharge the battery through both regenerative braking and ‘plugging-in’ to an external electrical charging outlet. In EREVs the petrol engine extends the range of the car by also recharging the battery as it gets low. Read more about charging options on our Charging your electric vehicle webpage. These EVs vary greatly depending on choice of primary energy source, for example Toyota Prius favours petrol while the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, our new fleet vehicle, favours electricity. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) BEVs are fully electric vehicles, meaning they are only powered by electricity and do not have a petrol engine, fuel tank or exhaust pipe. BEVs are also known as ‘plug-in’ EVs as they use an external electrical charging outlet to charge the battery. BEVs can also recharge their batteries through regenerative braking. Read more about charging options on our Charging your electric vehicle webpage. Models available in Australia include the BMW i3 and the Nissan Leaf which produces zero CO2 exhaust emissions1.