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In order for the vehicle to move the combustion engine converts the heat of burning gasoline to usable energy, Design is very complex & sensitive to changes in fuel, air temperature and wear.

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
8-10 years /240000-320 000 km
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Similarly to the combustion engine, the electric motor provides mechanical work and torque for the car. Electric motors can have as few as 4 moving parts and are less sensitive to outside factors.

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
15-20 years / 640000 km
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Inside the fuel cell, hydrogen reacts with oxygen to create water and electricity. This electricity is then used to provide the car with torque & mechanical power via an electric motor.

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
8-10 years / 240000-320000 km
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The fuel tank is a storage unit for gasoline that will power the car. It protects the fuel from the environment because gasoline is flammable. You must stop at a gas station to refill the tank.

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
15-20 years
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The fully-enclosed battery powers an electric vehicle. There are many different chemistries of batteries which work efficiently. Unlike a fuel tank, batteries catch fire less frequently & can be charged by a plug at home

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
17-20 years or 200 000 km
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Combined with a small battery the hydrogen tank provides the hydrogen fuel for the vehicle. You fill it up the same way like you would a fuel tank but with pressurized hydrogen gas.

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
10 years
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ICE

Conventional Engine

HEV

Hybrid Electric Vehicle

PHEV

PlugIn Hybrid Electric Vehicle

BEV

Battery Electric Vehicle

HFCV

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
FUEL TANK
COMBUSTION ENGINE
FUEL TANK
COMBUSTION ENGINE
ELECTRIC MOTOR
BATTERY
FUEL TANK
COMBUSTION ENGINE
ELECTRIC
MOTOR
BATTERY
BATTERY
ELECTRIC MOTOR
BATTERY
ELECTRIC MOTOR
FUEL CELL
TANK
HYDROGEN
TANK

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