electric automobile
Car propelled by an electric motor whose energy is provided by a battery.
traction batteries
Batteries producing a 120-V current, providing the vehicle’s traction.
transmission
Mechanism relaying the rotational motion of the motor to the wheels.
electric cable
Cable enabling the batteries to supply the electric motor and recover energy during deceleration and braking.
charging plug
Plug for connecting the vehicle to the main current or to a specially fitted terminal, in order to charge the batteries.
auxiliary battery
Battery charged by the traction batteries, producing a 12-V current to supply the electric accessories.
electric motor
Device transforming electric energy into mechanical energy to drive another device.
electronic control box
Electronic device modifying the energy exchanges between the batteries and the electric motor as a function of the driver’s commands and the traffic conditions.
traction batteries
Batteries producing a 120-V current, providing the vehicle’s traction.
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