Electric Vehicles Flashcard

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What is a vehicle that uses an electric motor and rechargeable battery to run, and can be charged from an external source?

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EV

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A facility that recharges an EV's battery. It can be found at home or in public areas.

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Charging station

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The basic measurement of an EV’s power that is generated by its batteries.

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Kilowatts (KW)

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Energy sources that naturally replenish, such as solar or wind power.

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Renewable Energy

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A car with a gasoline engine and an electric motor, each of which can propel it.

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Hybrid

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the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

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Emissions

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The distance an electric vehicle (EV) can travel before its battery needs to be recharged.

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Electric Vehicle Range

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A rechargeable battery that uses lithium ions to store energy

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Lithium-ion battery

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Where is the battery pack typically located in a vehicle?

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traction battery

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A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air (about 0.03 percent) and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

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Carbon dioxide