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An Overview and Analysis of Electric Cars

Kanshul Rawat

Abstract


This study aims to define current battery technologies used in new hybrid electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles, and vehicles with internal combustion engines. The advantages and difficulties of adopting alternate vehicles will also be covered in this essay. The auto and fuel industries could undergo significant changes if adoption rates for alternative vehicles increase significantly and drivers gain more awareness about advanced battery and charging structure technologies.


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