College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
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Chapter 11, Problem 27CQ
Electric vehicles increase speed by using an electric motor that draws energy from a battery. When the vehicle slows, the motor runs as a generator, recharging the battery. Explain why this means that an electric vehicle can be more efficient than a gasoline-fueled vehicle.
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