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Electric motor from General Motors: this is a pre-production stator and rotor built in Michigan
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Do the electric motors in EVs wear out?

November 20, 2020November 23, 2020 John Carey 11235 Views electric motor, ev

Yes, but they last much longer than fuel-burning petrol or diesel engines and require next to no maintenance. Electric motors

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Porsche Taycan two-speed transmission exploded diagram
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Do electric cars have gearboxes?

November 4, 2020November 3, 2020 John Carey 13808 Views electric car, ev, gearbox, transmission

No, not really. The transmission of a conventional car is a complicated thing, but what an EV uses is really,

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Volvo XC40 cutaway
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Do electric cars have 12V batteries?

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 John Carey 17331 Views electric car

Yes, just like normal cars, EVs have 12-Volt batteries. There are two very good reasons why. Cost is one. Like

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Mercedes-Benz EQC digital state of charge meter
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Why does it cost more to charge at a fast charger?

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 Toby Hagon 2964 Views dc charger, ev, ev charging

Most EV charging in Australia is currently free, but that will change as electric cars become more affordable and prolific.

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2020 Ford Mustang Mach-E
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Will EV chargers come to service stations?

July 6, 2020July 15, 2020 EV Central team 5653 Views electric car, electric car charging, ev, ev charging

Absolutely. Traditional fuel retailers such as Shell, BP and Caltex (soon to be rebranded Ampol in Australia) have been exploring

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Is an electric car safe in a crash?

July 5, 2020July 15, 2020 EV Central team 9286 Views crash safety, electric car safety, ev safety, volvo

It’s a common question: are electric cars safe in a crash? Social media would have you think any Tesla is

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2018 BMW 530e iPerformance using a wireless charging mat
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Can I charge my EV wirelessly?

June 26, 2020June 30, 2020 EV Central team 6311 Views charging, ev, induction charging, inductive charging, PHEV, wireless charging

All EVs and PHEVs currently sold in Australia require a cable connection for charging. But wireless charging, also widely known

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How far will my EV drive?

July 30, 2019September 21, 2023 Toby Hagon 5640 Views

It depends… Battery capacity is the major factor affecting driving range. Driving style will also have an impact on range,

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Which brands make EVs?

July 30, 2019September 21, 2023 Toby Hagon 4514 Views

Most car makers now produce hybrid, plug-in hybrid or pure electric models, although many of them aren’t sold in Australia.

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2012 Holden Volt in the Australian Outback
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Do EVs hold their value well?

July 30, 2019July 13, 2020 Toby Hagon 6177 Views

The value of most electric vehicles tends to drop faster than that of petrol-powered cars, according to Ross Booth, the

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Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

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FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle

January 10, 2021 EV Central team Comments Off on FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle

Hydrogen electric vehicles, often called hydrogen fuel cells vehicles (FCEV), drive the same as regular EVs. They can have one

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
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PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

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Hybrid vehicle

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EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

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The best electric cars in Australia in 2024 between $80,000 and $100,000

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The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz

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