and they've become a much larger part of our culture. Companies like Tesla have even made the EV a kind of status symbol. But have you ever wondered how they actually work?
How do Electric cars work? An electric car is just like any other car, except it uses a battery to drive a powerful electric motor. This makes them more economical and with no emissions, better for the environment. And instead of refuelling you simplyrecharge at home,or at one of the ma...
When you take your foot off the pedal you stop the supply of electric current to the motor. But the rotor, which has a permanent magnet mounted on it, does not stop immediately. The rotating magnet steadily slows down with its magnetic field moving past the metallic windings (conductor) on...
Curious about how electric cars work? This in-depth guide breaks down the types of electric cars (BEV, PHEV, HEV) and the key components that make up an EV.
‘EV’ stands for ‘electric vehicle’, and the shorthand version has become common parlance among car-writing types who easily get fed up of typing out ‘electric vehicle’ every time it comes up. Lazy so and so's, eh? And what does BEV mean?
How Does A Three Phase Four Pole Induction Motor Work? Asynchronous motor animation Most large, industrial motors are induction motors and they are used to power diesel trains, dishwashers, fans, and countless other things. But, what exactly does an “induction” motor mean? In technical terms...
We explain the difference between hybrid and pure electric cars and how they work. Everything you want to know about EV engine, batteries, charging, charge range, and more
How can you find public charging stations – and is there already enough of a charging network? What do you need to charge an EV at home? How does charging electric cars work? What’s with all the different types of plugs at electric car charging stations?
How does a plug-in hybrid work? A hybrid car is like two cars in one: it has a conventional gasoline (petrol) engine for fast freeway driving and an electric motor for more economic, pollution-free travel (or idling). In different designs, the wheels are driven by the engine, the mot...
How Does an AC Induction Motor Work? In simple terms, the AC induction motor works by electrifying conducting copper coils positioned around the stator. The alternating current flowing through the copper coils induces a rotating magnetic field. Obviously, in an EV, the electricity that allows this...