Electric CarsIntroduces the history and operation of electric cars, vehicles in limited use for many years that are attracting renewed attention as one possible solution to the energy crisis. |
Contents
THE RISE AND FALL OF THE ELECTRIC CAR | 1 |
A SOURCE OF ENERGY | 25 |
HOW DOES AN ELECTRIC MOTOR WORK? | 47 |
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