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Do Electric Cars Have Alternators? (Explaining the EV Power System)

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have transformed the automotive landscape by offering an alternative to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. A striking difference is the absence of an alternator in EVs. In traditional ICE vehicles, the alternator plays a crucial role in powering the electrical system and recharging the car’s battery while the engine runs. However, this […]

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The Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (For Businesses).

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The Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit offers a valuable incentive for businesses to invest in environmentally friendly transportation options such as electric vehicles. This tax credit is designed to provide financial relief to companies that purchase qualified clean vehicles. Under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 45W, businesses and tax-exempt organizations can qualify

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How Electric Cars Work: A Comprehensive Guide

Electric cars, also known as EVs (electric vehicles), have recently gained significant traction in the automotive industry. These vehicles are powered by electric motors that utilize energy stored in rechargeable batteries. Many drivers are attracted to the prospect of driving an electric car due to their numerous benefits, including lower fuel costs, reduced emissions, and

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Can Electric Cars Charge Themselves? (Here’s Why Not)

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Electric vehicles use at least one electric motor to convert electrical energy to kinetic energy. Since mechanical energy can be converted to electric energy, you may wonder if the kinetic energy of each rotating wheel or any motor can provide electric power to the battery pack. Electric cars can’t charge themselves because they don’t have

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Electric Car Statistics – Data And Projections

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There are few industries in the world that are as clean and green as the electric car industry. For hundreds of years, we have been damaging the environment with toxic fumes from gas-powered cars and trucks. Finally, electric cars, or “EVs”, offer a sensible and pragmatic solution to the climate crisis. Only ten years ago,

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Are Electric Vehicles The Future?

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After over 100 years of the traditional motor car, you might find it hard to envisage a world where the roads are littered with electric vehicles (“EVs”) instead. But is that what’s going to happen? That is the focus of this article, explaining whether electric cars are the future and why this might be, including

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Does Subaru Make An Electric Car?

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You may be wondering does Subaru make an electric car given their reputation for high performance vehicles. The answer is yes, and we take a look at what Subaru’s electric car, the Solterra looks like and what you can expect from it in terms of performance and savings. What Is Subaru’s Electric Car? Most car

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Is The BMW i8 Electric?

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BMW’s reputation for producing high quality cars meant that their i8 sports car was much anticipated. But is the BMW i8 electric? We take a look at the power behind the i8 and examine some of its main features including the powertrain and iDrive system. Electric Or Hybrid? BMW launched the i8 at the Frankfurt

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Why Should I Get An Electric Car?

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Electric cars are not a completely new thing, but they are becoming increasingly popular in recent years. Their sales are booming, with 2021 being the strongest and most popular year of purchases. Broadly speaking, some compelling reasons to get an electric car are their reliability and performance, low maintenance, their potential to reduce environmental impact,

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What Does EV Stand For?

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EV stands for Electric Vehicle. And you can consider this article to be your beginner’s guide to all things EV in which I answer your most commonly asked questions. What Exactly Is An EV? As I mentioned earlier, EV stands for Electric Vehicle. And to elaborate on that, an EV is any vehicle that uses

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