PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES
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PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Ian Morrow, Gustavo Macias, Temedjong Kaongou, Adil
Dadabhoy
PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES
• Save Money and Fuel• Energy Efficient• Performance benefits• Environmentally
friendly
Save Money and Fuel
• A lot cheaper then gasoline• Can run many miles in one
charge• Cost per mile is $0.03
Energy Efficient
• Can be charged from home
• Electricity is a cheap power’s source
• Operate in the range of 59-62% efficiency (more than fuel cars 17-21%)
Voltage 120 240
Hour of charge 8-14 4-8
Performance Benefits
• Little repair costs• Little maintenance costs• Electric Motors are quiet• Very strong acceleration(0-60
mph in a little time)
PEV model Acceleration Time Travel range
Tesla model S 0 – 60 mph 4.2-5.9 sec 200-300 mi
Nissan Leaf 0 – 60 mph 9.9 sec 73-138 mi
Chevrolet Spark EV (2010 – present)
0 – 60mph 11.3-15.5 sec 82 mi
Chevrolet volt (2011/2012)
0 – 60mph 9.2 sec 25 - 50 mi
Environmentally friendly
• Can reduce air pollution • Can reduce greenhouse gases
PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES
• Save Money and Fuel• Energy Efficient• Performance benefits• Environmentally
friendly
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