Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicle presints:

An introducing to EV'sAn introducing to EV's

What is an What is an electric vehicle (EV)?electric vehicle (EV)?

A car that runs on electricity.

Types of Evs:Types of Evs:

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs): petrol engine + battery (never plugged in).

Plug-in Hybrid: petrol engine + electric motor (plugged in).

Full Electric: electric motor + battery (plugged in).

Types of Evs:Types of Evs:

How do they work?How do they work?

Use electricity not petrolEnergy comes from a power outlet via a cord to the car

Energy stored in a batteryEnergy powers the electric motor, moving the car.

What is Regenerative Braking?What is Regenerative Braking?

Captures the energy from braking, normally lost as heat

Uses it to ‘top up’ the battery

EVs compared to normal cars EVs compared to normal cars

Electric vehicle Normal cars

Energy comes from electricity fossil fuels

Where Energy is stored rechargeable batteries petrol tank

Engine type electric motor internal combusion engine

Where the energy is put in power outlet and charging cord petrol cap

Are there any ‘tail-pipe’ emissions? no yes

What does an EV look and sound like?What does an EV look and sound like?

LooksLooks like a normal car

SoundsSounds silent when running

as has less moving parts

Are EVs better for the environment?Are EVs better for the environment?

Produce 27 per cent less CO2 than petrol carsHelp to reduce greenhouse gas emissionsProduce no carbon emissions when powered using renewable energy

Benefits of electric vehicles?Benefits of electric vehicles?

cheaper to run because electricity is cheaper than petrol

better for the environmentreduce noise pollution less environmental impacts across their life-cycle (manufacturing, use and disposal)

What are some disadvantages of EVs?What are some disadvantages of EVs?currently more expensive than normal carsnot many places to charge your carcan only travel 100-160km between chargesCharging can take hoursSilent operation – potentially dangerous for pedestrians

Thanks for protect the Earth!Thanks for protect the Earth!