Principles of Electric Cars

So, what's the deal with electric cars? For one, electric cars don't burn gasoline to produce power. Ever. And no gas in means no emissions out. In fact, the CODA doesn't even have a tailpipe. But the advantages don't stop there. Check it out.

  1. Electric cars drive similarly to the vehicles we've all used for years, offering a familiar experience with satisfying driving dynamics, comfort and safety, but with vastly improved environmental performance.
  2. The electric motor, controller and batteries that power an electric car have far fewer moving parts than conventional vehicles, resulting in less maintenance and lower operating costs.
  3. Electric cars are very quiet on the road, with no internal combustion noise requiring mufflers or any exhaust system at all.
  4. If you don't have access to a charging station, most electric cars' advanced batteries can be charged from any 110-volt standard household outlet or a 220-volt power source, like the outlet your dryer uses.
  5. Today's advanced electric motors are inherently efficient and generate torque immediately from zero rpm, so initial acceleration is brisk — think of how quickly an electric drill powers up. Same premise.
  6. Driving on battery power means no more wasted time at the pump. Instead, you charge at home, usually while you sleep, or at a growing number of public or workplace charging stations. The CODA comes with a 220-volt Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment that resides in your garage for at-home charging and plugs in where a gas fuel door would normally go. A meter lets you know when the charge is completed.
  7. Electric drive reduces reliance on traditional engine fuels that come at the high price of environmental degradation, resource depletion and foreign oil dependency.
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