Electric cars, innovations that change the automotive world

Recently, the trend of new types of cars such as electric cars is gaining popularity and growing in the automotive industry. This is because they are environmentally friendly innovations that produce only clean energy and can be driven anywhere like regular cars. Many companies are competing to produce electric cars on the market. So what exactly are electric cars? What are their advantages over regular cars that use oil or gas? Let's find the answers. For anyone who is going on a trip or doing business anywhere and wants to rent a luxury Benz, think of ECOCAR rent-a-car, a subsidiary of Exclusive. You can book a car online 24 hours a day here. Rent a cheap Benz

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What is an electric car?
An electric vehicle (EV) is a car that is propelled by an electric motor using electricity stored in a battery or other electrical energy storage device. With the advantage of an electric motor that provides instant torque, electric cars have a smooth and fast acceleration.

The first generation of electric cars Appearing in the 1880s, electric vehicles were popular in the late 19th and early 20th century until advances in the internal combustion engine and mass production of vehicles reduced their use. The energy crisis of the 1970s and 1980s briefly sparked interest in electric vehicles, although they never reached mainstream market levels, but they did in the 21st century. Since 2008, there has been a revival in electric vehicle production, due to significant advances in battery and energy management, rising oil prices, and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Governments in many countries have offered tax credits, subsidies, and other incentives to support the introduction and mainstream adoption of new electric vehicles, depending on the size of the battery and the vehicle’s all-electric range.

The advantages of electric vehicles over internal combustion engines include reduced air pollution, as they emit no tailpipe emissions in many cases, significant reductions in overall greenhouse gas emissions and smoke (depending on the fuel used to generate electricity), and reduced oil consumption, which is a factor in the weak oil prices and supply disruptions in many countries. However, widespread adoption of electric vehicles faces many obstacles and limitations, such as higher costs, lack of charging infrastructure, (In addition to residential charging) and range concerns (the driver's fear that the electricity stored in the battery will run out before reaching the destination due to the limited range of electric vehicles)

Advantages of electric vehicles
1. Quietness and desired acceleration
Electric vehicles use electricity from the battery to the motor to drive without using an internal combustion engine, so there is no combustion. This makes the noise of electric vehicles much quieter than cars that use fuel. And can accelerate as desired Because there is no more gear shifting process, it can respond to driving needs of the driver.

2. Save on expenses and maintenance costs
Electric vehicles will help you save money on fuel and maintenance costs. Because it uses electricity to replace expensive fuel. The same goes for the maintenance costs of electric vehicles. Which will have lower maintenance costs Because there is no engine And no need to change the oil. Therefore, maintenance is easier. No need to waste time taking the car for frequent maintenance.

3. No need to waste time going to the gas station. Because you can charge the battery at home
Queuing to refuel is still a problem for many people. But electric vehicles can charge their batteries at home. Which can be charged while sleeping. When you wake up in the morning, the car will be ready to use. No more worries about wasting time at gas stations

What are the working systems of electric cars?

1. Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) has a working model that uses fuel mixed with electricity. It still uses the original main engine to drive, but there will be a motor and battery that will allow the car to run on electricity for about 2-3 kilometers. The main engine used will work in combination with the electric motor system to drive, which the system will automatically select. The motor will help start with the electric system before the engine continues to work. However, if the car is stuck or the car is stopped, if the car has enough battery, the engine will stop and draw power from the battery to use in various devices such as headlights, car air conditioners, audio equipment, etc.

2. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Let's continue with Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), which is a type of hybrid car that combines a gasoline or diesel engine with a large battery that can be charged by plugging it into an electrical outlet at home or at a charging station. It takes about 4-6 hours to charge the battery until the battery is full, which allows the car to run on electricity from the battery alone for about 20-50 kilometers without using oil at all. But it is also possible to return to using a hybrid system that uses both oil and electricity.

3. Electric Vehicles (EVs)
For 100% electric vehicles or Electric Vehicles (EVs), they use electricity from the battery only. There is no internal combustion engine to use, so there are no exhaust emissions and no pollution. It can be charged consistently when the battery runs out, via a home charger or charging station, taking about 6-8 hours for a normal charge or 2-4 hours for a fast charge. The main components of an electric car are a battery, a large motor, and a power converter. The converter draws energy from the battery into AC power and sends it to the motor to drive. It can run the car for at least 300 kilometers.

4. E-Power
E-Power technology is a technology invented and developed by a giant car manufacturer like Nissan, which combines the operation of an electric motor and a generator system. The simple principle of the E-Power system is quite similar to the hybrid system, consisting of an engine and an electric motor. The difference is that the E-Power is driven by an electric motor, with a small engine that generates electricity to store in the battery and sends energy to the electric motor. While the hybrid is driven by an engine with an electric motor to support it. It is also different from an electric vehicle (EV) in that it does not need to be plugged in to charge. Just fill it up with gas and it can be used like a normal car.

5. Hydrogen-powered vehicles (Fuel Cell)
Finally, we have hydrogen-powered vehicles or Fuel Cell vehicles, which are also considered a type of electric vehicle because they use hydrogen, which is clean energy. Converted into electricity and used to drive the electric motor to make the car run. The structure has a fuel cell panel that stores hydrogen in liquid form, an electric motor that drives and charges the electricity, and a battery. The working principle of this car system is to send hydrogen and air with oxygen into the fuel cell panel to react to create electricity to store in the battery. Then the electricity from the battery will be sent to the electric motor to be used to drive the car.

And this is the story of the electric car presented today. How is it? Interesting, right? And for anyone who wants to drive a luxury Benz to practice before driving a real electric car, please think of renting a Benz with Exclusive. Our Benz cars start at 7,490 baht per day. They are good quality cars that are less than 5 years old. They have first-class insurance with a full tank of gas. You don't have to drive to Khao Yai only. You can drive all over Thailand. In addition to driving yourself, you can also rent with a driver. There are both daily and monthly rentals. There is a jack and a spare tire ready to change. And most importantly, you can book a car online 24 hours a day.