How Hybrid Cars Work - Page Two

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In contrast, the electric car is an environmentally friendly technology, powered by a number of batteries, located on the car itself, which supply electrical energy to an electric motor that then turns a transmission, subsequently turning the wheels. The interactive animation below provides more details.

(Animation courtesy of Howstuffworks.com)

Electric cars, while beneficial for the environment have limited practical use. They are slow and regularly need to be recharged.

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