Both electric and gas-powered cars have been around for a long time. Electric cars are only 2 years younger than gas cars believe it or not! Gas-powered cars were invented in 1886 while electric cars were invented in 1888. Gas-powered cars have been the dominant type of car for a long time, electric cars were simply too far behind. They were way more expensive and harder to build than the gasoline powered car. However, electric vehicles are catching up, as technology advances the electric car becomes easier and easier to make.
Electric cars drive by having a battery send power to an electric motor which turns the wheel. This has added benefits of high torque and simplicity. Gasoline powered cars drive by having an engine rotate a drive shaft which then goes through a very complicated system to deliver motion to the wheels. Electric cars are more simple, but the battery technology needed for them was not advanced enough to be effective, until now.
Gasoline powered cars generate electricity from multiple systems. It feeds off the driving system and uses the car’s battery. Electric cars use energy from their battery to power the cars other systems.
On the road electric cars are more stable and comfortable to ride in, they also generate instant torque and can drive off one pedal. Gasoline powered cars definitely handle worse on the road compared to electric cars, but many drivers still prefer the feel of a gasoline powered car.
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