The first modern electric car was produced in 1881 by Thomas Davenport.
History of electric cars
The Electric Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania built the first practical electric automobile. It had an internal combustion engine that powered a generator that supplied direct current to batteries. The first production model of the Elektromote was introduced at the International Electric Vehicle Exposition on July 4, 1882. The car could reach speeds up to six miles per hour and travelled for about one mile before its battery needed recharging. By 1886, more than 100 vehicles had been manufactured and delivered to customers throughout the United States and Canada
A plug-in hybrid, also known as a battery electric vehicle (BEV), is an electric car that uses additional energy from a secondary source such as fossil fuels or rechargeable batteries to propel the vehicle. Plug-in hybrids are considered more advanced than pure electric cars because they can use the same car lanes and roadways as internal combustion vehicles (ICVs). Although BEVs still have a limited range and require charging, this technology offers many benefits over conventional vehicles.
These include reduced air pollution and dependence on oil reserves that may become scarce in future.
How does an electric car battery Work?
They have no internal combustion engine and use
a battery to store power for the electric motor, which turns the wheels (or
propellers). The battery can be recharged from an electric outlet or from regenerative
braking.
Advantages of electric car
The electric vehicle has a number of advantages over its conventional counterpart. The first is that it emits zero emissions and lessens pollution's effects on the environment. As you can see, we are in dire need of cleaner sources of energy to power our lives and vehicles are one way to provide this energy.
The other advantage is that it requires less maintenance than conventional vehicles. This means that there will be fewer issues with your car like oil leakages or breakdowns requiring replacement parts for repair.
How much does an electric car cost?
The cost of an electric vehicle (EV) can vary widely depending on the price of electricity, how much you drive and whether you lease or buy.
The
cheapest way to own an EV is to buy it outright with no payments. The average
new car today costs around $30,000, but if you have a decent down payment
($5,000 to 10,000), there’s a good chance you could afford the total purchase
price. If not your savings will be used toward other expenses like insurance
and gas.
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