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Electric cars / by Brian Culp.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: --For dummiesPublisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : For Dummies, a Wiley brand, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Description: xii, 396 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781119887355
  • 1119887356
Other title:
  • Electric cars for dummies
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
part 1. Getting in on the popularity of electric cars: So you're thinking about buying an electric car ; The fascinating tech that's (sort of) under the hood ; Electric vehicles and a safer drive -- part 2. Buying wisely: Consider the cost (of an electric vehicle) ; Researching your EV options ; Buying your new electric car -- part 3. Maintaining your newfangled horseless carriage: Charge 'er up! ; Protecting the battery (and your investment) ; Keeping your car in top shape -- part 4. Futurethink and fun with EV engineering: Faster, farther, and more fun ; Our autonomous future ; Other vehicles that are going electric ; The best car is no car : electric bikes and the morning commute -- part 5. The part of tens: Ten countries leading the way... and what they're doing ; Ten companies leading the way : and a look at what they're doing ; Ten predictions from EV insiders (with plenty of commentary and opinion because it's my book there, bub).
Summary: Are you considering your first electric vehicle purchase or looking for insight into how to take care of your brand new plug-in car? Either way, this book has the advice you need to make the right decisions.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 629.2293 C968 Available 33111010965164
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Drive into the 21st century in an electric car

With falling cost of ownership, expanded incentives for purchasing, and more model and body type options than ever, it may finally be time to retire the old gas-guzzler and dive into the world of electric car ownership. Electric Cars For Dummies is your guide to becoming lightning powered, reducing your carbon footprint, and saving money on gas while you do it. This book teaches you how to select the battery-charged vehicle that fits your need and budget. It also offers insight into how to maintain your electric car, including answering all your questions about charging your vehicle. Calculate the total cost of ownership, prep your home to become one huge charger, and demystify the battery, the tune-ups and more.

Learn the difference in cost of ownership and emissions between electric and gas-powered vehicles Explore your options and find an electric car that fits in your budget Know when and how to charge your vehicle, and what kind of maintenance it needs Figure out how to charge your car on the go

This is the perfect book for new and would-be electric car owners looking for guidance on buying and maintaining one of these super sleek machines.

Includes index.

"Learning made easy"--Cover.

"Learn the total cost of electric car ownership; discover how, when, and where to charge your electric car; build a maintenance schedule free of oil changes"--Cover.

"Inside: a simple explanation of how electric cars work; the differences between electric and gas-powered cars; electric options for every budget; advice on keeping your battery charged; safety features in electric cars; how to protect and service electric vehicles"--Page 4 of cover.

Are you considering your first electric vehicle purchase or looking for insight into how to take care of your brand new plug-in car? Either way, this book has the advice you need to make the right decisions.

part 1. Getting in on the popularity of electric cars: So you're thinking about buying an electric car ; The fascinating tech that's (sort of) under the hood ; Electric vehicles and a safer drive -- part 2. Buying wisely: Consider the cost (of an electric vehicle) ; Researching your EV options ; Buying your new electric car -- part 3. Maintaining your newfangled horseless carriage: Charge 'er up! ; Protecting the battery (and your investment) ; Keeping your car in top shape -- part 4. Futurethink and fun with EV engineering: Faster, farther, and more fun ; Our autonomous future ; Other vehicles that are going electric ; The best car is no car : electric bikes and the morning commute -- part 5. The part of tens: Ten countries leading the way... and what they're doing ; Ten companies leading the way : and a look at what they're doing ; Ten predictions from EV insiders (with plenty of commentary and opinion because it's my book there, bub).

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