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Conventional EngineHEV
Hybrid Electric VehiclePHEV
PlugIn Hybrid Electric VehicleBEV
Battery Electric VehicleHFCV
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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