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How an Electric Vehicle Works
Recently, there has been more interest in using electricity to help reduce the amount of petroleum consumed by the transportation sector.
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The plug-in hybrid vehicle and the dedicated electric vehicle are now available to consumers in the open market. By 2015, it is expected that many car manufacturers will be offering plug-in hybrids or dedicated electric vehicles in more models.
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As the diagram to the left shows, electric vehicles store electricity in large battery banks. They are plugged into a wall outlet (either a 240-volt or standard 120-volt) for several hours to charge. An electric motor powers the wheels, and acts as a generator when the brakes are applied, recharging the battery.
Information provided by Constellation Energy, an Exelon Company.
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