Electric motor
The sole source of power for driving in an all-electric vehicle. It gets its power, in turn, from a high-voltage lithium-ion battery, which is charged by plugging in to a 120-volt outlet or a 240-volt outlet upgraded with electric vehicle supply equipment.
Regenerative Brakes
When you apply the brakes in a conventional vehicle, kinetic energy is lost to heat due to friction. The Regenerative Braking System in an all-electric vehicle will be designed to capture over 90 percent of the energy normally lost and send it back to the battery pack to be stored for later use. Not only does regenerative braking improve braking efficiency, it also helps minimize wear on the brake pads, which may lower the cost of maintenance.
Charge Port
This is what enables the high-voltage lithium-ion battery to draw and store power from your local electric grid. To charge the battery, plug into a 120-volt outlet or a 240-volt outlet upgraded with electric vehicle supply equipment.
High-Voltage Battery
This is what stores and supplies the power for the electric motor.
Monday, November 1, 2010
All-Electric Vehicle Works
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