Definitions for electric car
elec·tric car

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. electric, electric automobile, electric carnoun

   a car that is powered by electricity

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1. electric carnoun

   A car that uses electric motors and motor controllers instead of an internal combustion engine.

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1. Electric car

   An electric car is an automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in rechargeable batteries. The first practical electric cars were produced in the 1880s. Electric cars were popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century, until advances in internal combustion engines, electric starters in particular, and mass production of cheaper petrol (gasoline) and diesel vehicles led to a decline in the use of electric drive vehicles. From 2008, a renaissance in electric vehicle manufacturing occurred due to advances in batteries, and the desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve urban air quality. Charging an electric car can be done at a variety of charging stations, these charging stations can be installed in both houses and public areas.Several countries have established government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles, tax credits, subsidies, and other non-monetary incentives, and long term policies to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. Compared with internal combustion engine cars, electric cars are quieter, have no tailpipe emissions, and lower emissions in general.The Tesla Model 3 was the world's best selling EV from 2018 to 2019 and had a maximum electric range of 500 km (310 miles) according to the EPA. The Model 3 became the world's all-time best selling electric car by early 2020.As of December 2019, the global stock of pure electric passenger cars totaled 4.8 million units, representing two-thirds of all plug-in passenger cars in use. Over half (54%) of the world’s all-electric car fleet was in China in 2019. Despite the rapid growth experienced, the global stock of plug-in electric cars represented just about 1 out of every 250 vehicles (0.40%) on the world's roads by the end of 2018.The plug-in car market is shifting towards fully electric battery vehicles, as the global ratio between annual sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) rose from 56:44 in 2012, to 60:40 in 2015, and 74:26 in 2019.

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1. electric car

   An electric car is a type of vehicle that operates on electricity, rather than gasoline or diesel. It is powered by an electric motor, which pulls energy stored from rechargeable batteries or other energy storage devices. Electric cars are considered an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fuel-powered vehicles as they produce less pollution and reduce emissions contributing to climate change. They can be recharged at home or at public charging stations.

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1. Electric car

   An electric car is an automobile that is propelled by one electric motor or more, using electrical energy stored in batteries or another energy storage device. Electric motors give electric cars instant torque, creating strong and smooth acceleration. Electric cars were popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century, until advances in internal combustion engine technology and mass production of cheaper gasoline vehicles led to a decline in the use of electric drive vehicles. The energy crises of the 1970s and 1980s brought a short-lived interest in electric cars, though those cars did not reach mass marketing as today's electric cars experience it. Since the mid-2000s, the production of electric cars is experiencing a renaissance due to advances in battery and power management technologies and concerns about increasingly volatile oil prices and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As of June 2013, series production highway-capable models available in some countries include the Buddy, Mitsubishi i MiEV, Chery QQ3 EV, JAC J3 EV, Nissan Leaf, Smart ED, Wheego Whip LiFe, Mia electric, BYD e6, Bolloré Bluecar, Renault Fluence Z.E., Ford Focus Electric, BMW ActiveE, Tesla Model S, Honda Fit EV, RAV4 EV second generation, Renault Zoe, Roewe E50, Mahindra e2o, Lumeneo Neoma, and Chevrolet Spark EV. The world's top-selling highway-capable all-electric cars are the Nissan Leaf, with global sales of more than 65,000 units through May 2013; the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, with global sales of more than 27,000 vehicles through December 2012, including more than 3,000 minicab MiEVs sold in Japan, and almost 10,000 units rebadged as Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-Zero and sold in the European market; and the Tesla Model S with over 11,000 units delivered in the United States through May 2013. Pure electric car sales in 2012 were led by Japan with a 28% market share of global sales, followed by the United States with a 26% share, China with 16%, France with 11%, and Norway with 7%.

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1. electric car

   A vehicle powered only by electricity with no gasoline engine on board.

   If a gasoline engine is on board to boost the battery power when needed, it is not fully an all electric vehicle.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on April 19, 2014  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of electric car in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of electric car in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of electric car in a Sentence

1. Wiebe Wakker:

   I wanted to do my best to promote this technology and show that sustainability is a viable way of transport, i wanted to do something really that speaks to the imagination which is driving an electric car from Amsterdam to the other side of the world to show that it can be done.

2. Herbert Diess:

   SUVs is what the customer wants, owning a car is for many people part of having a higher quality of life. We need to ensure that even middle and lower income families can afford an electric car.

3. Elon Musk:

   If somebody comes and makes a better electric car than Tesla, and it's so much better than ours that we can't sell our cars and we go bankrupt, I still think that's a good thing for the world.

4. Fox News:

   I think this is part of the electric car, student loan, marijuana strategy all timed for the election. Don’t think it overcomes particularly the growing issue of crime and drug related crime in the country.

5. Jennifer Granholm:

   You know, if you drive an electric car, this would not be affecting you, clearly.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=electric car
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Electric_Car
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_Car
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=electric car