Do you know what is an electric vehicle?

Electric vehicles are vehicles that run partly or wholly on electric power.

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Electric vehicles have lower running costs as they have fewer moving parts to maintain and

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are also environment friendly as they use little or no fossil fuel (petrol or diesel).

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Some electric vehicles use lead acid or nickel metal hydride batteries, the modern battery standard for electric vehicles is now

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considered to be lithium ion batteries because they have a long life and are excellent at retaining energy.

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There are two types of electric vehicles: battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).

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The BEV can be charged at home overnight, providing enough range for the average journey.

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Instead of relying solely on a PHEV electric motor, hybrid electric vehicles provide a mix of battery and petrol (or diesel) power.

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The widespread adoption of electric vehicles is not only providing challenges for

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existing automakers, but also creating avenues for new companies to enter the market.

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