PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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Ian Morrow, Gustavo Macias, Temedjong Kaongou, Adil

Dadabhoy

• 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

• Save Money and Fuel• Energy Efficient• Performance benefits• Environmentally

friendly

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