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Electric Energy

The electrical energy.

Electric-Lawn-Mower: Start mowing from the spot closest to the electric outlet.
Mow your way away from the plug, this way the cord should not be in your way. - 200
Electric motors deliver more torque than gasoline engines at low speed. This makes Electric motors much better at acceleration. - 13792
Electric vehicles have:
- No oil or filters to change
- no exhaust system and muffler to rust out
- no gear box and clutch and fluids to service and replace
- no transmission to wear out
- no emissions control and catalytic converter to break
- no timing chains or belts to snap
- no valves or injectors to clog up
- no cooling system to leak or blow a gasket causing the engine to seize up
- no worn brake pads (regenerative braking makes the brakes last almost forever)
- no cylinder rings to wear out
- no pistons or crankshafts to punch through the engine block on a catastrophic failure.
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Electric vehicles do not use gasoline. - 35873
Electric vehicles have an electric motor. - 35874

Key words: Electric, Electric-Energy, Energy

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Question: How is electricity measured?
Answer: Electricity is measured in voltage, amperes, and watts. - 202

Question: What is electric current?
Answer: Electric current is a flow of electrons, through a conductor. - 203

Question: What is energy?
Answer: Energy is the power and ability to do work. - 108

Question: What are some types of energy?
Answer: Energy can exist in a variety of forms, such as: electrical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, or nuclear energy. - 107

External related links to the world ...

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)

Reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity.

epri.com/# - 298

NRECA - National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Electric cooperatives are private, independent electric utilities, owned by the members they serve.

nreca.org - 295

The National Electrical Contractors Association

necanet.org - 297

Energy Department - Department of Energy (DOE)

energy.gov - 302

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

eren.doe.gov - 303

Energy Information Administration

eia.doe.gov - 304

Fossil Energy

fe.doe.gov - 305

Energy Star

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping save money through energy efficient products and practices.

energystar.gov - 306