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It comes from storage batteries. Those batteries are recharged by either an engine or from the electric grid. Electricity from the electric grid comes from Hydro electric plants, coal fired plants, gas fired plants, wind power turbines, or solar energy.
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What are all of the hybrid electric cars?
Hybrid cars are not the same as an electric car. Electric cars run on electric power exclusively, while hybrid cars use a combination of electric energy and another fuel to run.
Why are hybrid cars better than electric cars?
If electric cars are charged using renewable energy then they are better than hybrid cars, because hybrids still burn some fossil fuels. However, electric cars charged with fossil fuel energy would not be better than hybrid cars.
What kinds of energy do hybrid cars use?
Electric energy aka Kinetic Energy.
What are electrical cars?
Electric cars are vehicles that run solely on electricity. This is done by the use of storing electricity in on board batteries. The batteries then power the electric motor which turn the electricity into mechanical energy to propel the vehicle.
Do electric cars emit heat energy?
Yes. The electric motor does emit some heat. Also, when the car is stopping, forward energy is converted into heat.
Why does an electric car is important?
Electric Cars are important because they will decrease the overall pollution in the world. They will also conserve oil reserves which the drilling of cause earthquakes. Electric cars are also more energy and cost efficient.
Is lithium a good investment?
Electric cars are of the future, it is clean energy, china will be the biggest seller of electric cars and lithium will be used as the makeup of the battery. Lithium is a very good investment.
Why small population have high energy consumption?
The use of cars affects to the high energy consumption as well as the electric heating.
What energy do hybrid cars use?
Hybrid cars use combination of internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.
How many car manufacturers make electric cars?
Currently, 6 make highway capable electric cars: Tesla, REVA (NXR & NXG), Nissan, Optimal Energy, XD and CODA.
How does geothermal energy affect transportation?
Geothermal energy produces clean renewable electricity which can run electric cars, buses and trains.
Does it make sense to substitute petrol with electric cars?
Yes because the use of oil is expelling CO2 into the atmosphere. Also Electric cars are quickly becoming more efficient then gasoline vehicles. As the standards for electric cars increase so is the innovation behind them. It is already cheaper and more energy efficient to drive an electric vehicle.
