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An electric car is a vehicle powered by one or more

An electric car is a vehicle powered by one or more

electric motors rather than an internal combustion engine.
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The history of electric cars goes back almost 200 years. (They

The history of electric cars goes back almost 200 years. (They

appeared even earlier than models with internal combustion engines. And even back then, they were already impressive in terms of performance. )
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Thomas Davenport (The invention of the first electric cars is attributed

Thomas Davenport

(The invention of the first electric cars is attributed to

various engineers. One of them is Thomas Davenport. ) Thomas Davenport is the inventor of the direct current electric motor.
The invention of the first electric car with a disposable battery is officially attributed to Thomas Davenport and Robert Davidson in 1842.
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The first electric car with a rechargeable battery, called the Flocken Elektrowagen, appeared in 1888.

The first electric car with a rechargeable battery, called the Flocken

Elektrowagen, appeared in 1888.
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The growth of interest in electric vehicles occurred in the 1960s

The growth of interest in electric vehicles occurred in the 1960s

because of environmental problems with motor vehicles, and in the 1970s because of soaring fuel costs as a result of the energy crises.
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The advantages of electric cars: No harmful exhaust fumes, (which are

The advantages of electric cars:

No harmful exhaust fumes, (which are one

of the main elements of environmental pollution).
Reliability and durability of the engine during long-term operation.
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3. Ability to charge the batteries from the standard electrical grid,

3. Ability to charge the batteries from the standard electrical grid,

(which saves significantly on costs.) 4. High efficiency factor, (compared to conventional car engines;)
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5. Less noise is produced. 6. Availability of emergency braking capability.

5. Less noise is produced. 6. Availability of emergency braking capability.

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Disadvantages limited range. ( they can only be used in the

Disadvantages

limited range. ( they can only be used in the city.

But Premium electric cars are devoid of such disadvantages).
High price.
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(For the comfortable use of electric cars are suitable only for

(For the comfortable use of electric cars are suitable only for

the largest cities.In most cases, electric vehicles have to charge from their own outlets in the house or apartment).

4. Problems with the microclimate in the cabin.

3. Sensitivity to air temperature.(Battery capacity decreases at low temperatures)

5. Poor infrastructure.

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Why is opening an electric car important? According to Greenpeace, electric

Why is opening an electric car important?

According to Greenpeace, electric cars

are an important step toward a future without fossil fuels and a better environment because greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles are constantly increasing. In addition to greenhouse gases, vehicles emit toxic substances that are hazardous to health