2 1 . EV system
Electric Vehicle system features
Battery electric vehicles are considerably different from conventional vehicles . They use electricity charged in a traction battery , to drive the electric motor . Since battery electric vehicles are driven using electricity , they do not emit any emissions such as CO 2 ( Carbon Dioxide ) and NOx ( Nitrogen Oxides ). Battery electric vehicles are environmentally friendly vehicles .
System components
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item .
A ESU : Electricity Supply Unit ( built in onboard traction battery charger / DC-DC converter )
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B Electric motor ( traction motor )/ Inverter ( front / rear )
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C Traction battery
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Provides electricity to the electric motor .