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Electric Cars

Electric Cars. Sadie Soliozy. Then. &. History of the Electric Vehicle . Now. History. 1830’s - first electric carriage was built 1891 - the first electric automobile was build in the United States 1900 - heyday 1908 - Henry Ford introduces Model T ( top image)

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Electric Cars

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  1. Electric Cars Sadie Soliozy

  2. Then & History of the Electric Vehicle Now

  3. History • 1830’s - first electric carriage was built • 1891 - the first electric automobile was build in the United States • 1900 - heyday • 1908 - Henry Ford introduces Model T (top image) • 1974 -Vanguard-Sebring's CitiCar (bottom image)

  4. History II • 1970s - governmental acts • 1988 - GM EV1 (top image) • 1997-2000 - a few thousand electric cars were only available for lease. • 2003 GM discontinued the EV1 and “killed the electric car” • 2007- Tesla Roadster, an all electric vehicle. (bottom image)

  5. Differences • EVs are virtually silent • Some Electric Vehicles (EVs) look no different from gasoline-powered vehicles. • Under the hood the are very different • gasoline engine is replaced by an electric motor • electric motor gets its power from a controller • controller gets its power from an array of rechargeable batteries.

  6. How it works

  7. Today’s Industry • GM’s Chevy Volt • Saturn Vue • Ford Escape • Tesla Roadster

  8. GM’s Chevy Planned to debut in 2010

  9. GM • Develop and launch the first modern-day electric vehicle back in 1996. • Timing of the EV1 wasn’t right. • Only 800 people were willing to lease it. • And gas was cheap • Leases were not renewed in 2003 • GM is hoping for a better outcome in 2010

  10. The Volt • Extended-Range Electric Vehicle • (E-REV) • Powered by GM's innovative E-Flex Propulsion System. Which runs on: • electricity • E85 • gasoline fuels

  11. How the Volt Runs • Runs on strictly electric power for up to 40 miles • After 40 miles the range-extending power source seamlessly kicks into gear • putting the lithium ion battery pack to work

  12. The Volt’s Battery • Similar to the one created for the EV1 • 1/2 the size • 1/3 the weight • Shaped like a T • to fit into other models down the line • Engineers are continually working on increasing technology

  13. Tesla Roadster

  14. Tesla Roadster • Fully electric automobile • Can drive over 220 miles per charge • Goes from 0-60 mph in 4 seconds • Comprised of only 4 main componentsGoes from

  15. Tesla’s Main Components • Battery • Combination of lithium ion battery technology and the Tesla Company’s own unique battery pack. • Motor • Transmission • Power Electronics Modules • Translates drives commands

  16. Mileage

  17. Benefits&Drawbacks

  18. Benefits • Reduced dependence on foreign oil • could displace 6.2 million barrels of oil a day • Zero emissions • Can cost of less than two cents per mile driven • Can be recharged using a typical household outlet

  19. Drawbacks • The prices of Electric Vehicles are still very high • Most EVs have slow pick-up • Would drastically increase electric bills • Move pollution and destruction of natural resources to new areas.

  20. Buckle Up! The era of electric cars is NOW!

  21. References Brian, Marshall. "How Electric Cars Work." How Stuff Works. 30 Oct. 2008. How Stuff Works. 12 Nov. 2008 <http://auto.howstuffworks.com/electric-car.htm>. "Electric." What about the Volt? 2008. General Motors Corporation. 14 Nov. 2008 <http://www.chevrolet.com/electriccar/>. "How it works." Tesla Motors. 2008. Tesla Motors, Inc. 14 Nov. 2008 <http://www.teslamotors.com>. Rodgers, Terry. "Study shows fuel efficiency of plug-in hybrid cars." 25 Sept. 2008. Union-Tribune. 26 Sept. 2008 <http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20080925-9999-1b25plugin.html>. Smith, Rebecca. "Hey, Auto Industry, Need a Jump?" 13 Nov. 2008. The Wall Street Journal. 14 Nov. 2008 <http://online.wsj.com>. "Timeline: Life & Death of the electric car." NOW. 9 June 2006. Jumpstart Productions. 12 Nov. 2008 <http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/223/electric-car-timeline.html>.

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