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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.
    - 16790
  • Electric vehicles do not use gasoline. - 35873
  • Electric vehicles have an electric motor. - 35874
  Key words: Electric, Electrical, Electrical-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)
 The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)

 Reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity.

epri.com/# - 298
NRECA - National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
 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
 The National Electrical Contractors Association

necanet.org - 297
Energy Department - Department of Energy (DOE)
 Energy Department - Department of Energy (DOE)

energy.gov - 302
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

eren.doe.gov - 303
Energy Information Administration
 Energy Information Administration

eia.doe.gov - 304
Fossil Energy
 Fossil Energy

fe.doe.gov - 305
Energy Star
 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
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

ferc.gov - 307
National Laboratories (Energy Department)
 National Laboratories (Energy Department)

energy.gov/engine/content.do?BT_CODE=OF_NLTC - 309
Power Administrations
 Power Administrations

energy.gov/engine/content.do?BT_CODE=OF_PMA - 310



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