electric automobile

Car propelled by an electric motor whose energy is provided by a battery.

traction batteries

Batteries producing a 120-V current, providing the vehicle’s traction.

transmission

Mechanism relaying the rotational motion of the motor to the wheels.

electric cable

Cable enabling the batteries to supply the electric motor and recover energy during deceleration and braking.

heating fuel tank

Reservoir containing the fuel for the heating system.

charging plug

Plug for connecting the vehicle to the main current or to a specially fitted terminal, in order to charge the batteries.

auxiliary battery

Battery charged by the traction batteries, producing a 12-V current to supply the electric accessories.

electric motor

Device transforming electric energy into mechanical energy to drive another device.

electronic control box

Electronic device modifying the energy exchanges between the batteries and the electric motor as a function of the driver’s commands and the traffic conditions.

cooling fan

Device with blades for cooling the electronic control box.

traction batteries

Batteries producing a 120-V current, providing the vehicle’s traction.