Isbn: 9798242015104 - the electric car: advantages, limitations, and everyday realities: a clear and practical guide to understanding electric mobility (6 risultati)

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Electric cars are transforming transportation-but understanding electric mobility requires more than headlines, promises, or polarized debates. The Electric Car: Advantages, Limitations, and Everyday Realities is a comprehensive, plain-language guide designed for readers who want clear answers about electric vehicles (EVs) as they are actually used in daily life. Covering the United States, Canada, and Europe, this book examines electric cars across all four seasons, from winter cold and reduced range to summer heat, charging congestion, and long-distance travel. Written for a general audience, this book does not promote electric vehicles blindly, nor does it dismiss them. Instead, it explains how EVs really work, where they excel, where they struggle, and why experiences vary so widely depending on climate, infrastructure, housing, and driving habits.Inside this book, you'll discover: - How electric cars perform in \*\*winter, spring, summer, and fall\*\*- Real-world \*\*charging options\*\*: home, apartment, workplace, and public networks- The true \*\*advantages and limitations\*\* of electric vehicles- Costs explained clearly: purchase price, electricity, maintenance, tires, insurance, and depreciation- Road-trip realities\*\* and charging planning across North America and Europe- Environmental benefits and tradeoffs, including \*\*life-cycle emissions\*\*- The role of the electricity grid and future charging systems- A practical comparison of \*\*electric cars, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids\*\*- Clear guidance to help you decide \*\*which vehicle fits your life\*\*This book is grounded in public data, consumer studies, and real-world experience-not marketing claims. It explains key concepts in accessible language and includes practical appendices on charging terminology, seasonal routines, and travel preparation.Who this book is for: - Anyone considering buying an electric car- Current EV owners seeking realistic guidance- Readers curious about electric vehicles without technical jargon- Consumers comparing electric cars, hybrids, and gasoline vehicles- Anyone wanting a balanced, honest view of electric mobilityWhat makes this guide different: - Neutral, non-ideological approach- Focus on everyday use, not laboratory conditions- Regional comparison: U.S., Canada, and Europe- Seasonal performance explained clearly- Written for clarity, not advocacyElectric vehicles are not perfect-and they are not a failure. They are tools that work well in some situations and poorly in others. This book helps you understand the difference. If you want to move beyond hype and make informed decisions about electric mobility, The Electric Car: Advantages, Limitations, and Everyday Realities provides the clarity you've been looking for.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Electric cars are transforming transportation-but understanding electric mobility requires more than headlines, promises, or polarized debates. The Electric Car: Advantages, Limitations, and Everyday Realities is a comprehensive, plain-language guide designed for readers who want clear answers about electric vehicles (EVs) as they are actually used in daily life. Covering the United States, Canada, and Europe, this book examines electric cars across all four seasons, from winter cold and reduced range to summer heat, charging congestion, and long-distance travel. Written for a general audience, this book does not promote electric vehicles blindly, nor does it dismiss them. Instead, it explains how EVs really work, where they excel, where they struggle, and why experiences vary so widely depending on climate, infrastructure, housing, and driving habits.Inside this book, you'll discover: How electric cars perform in **winter, spring, summer, and fall**Real-world **charging options**: home, apartment, workplace, and public networksThe true **advantages and limitations** of electric vehiclesCosts explained clearly: purchase price, electricity, maintenance, tires, insurance, and depreciationRoad-trip realities** and charging planning across North America and EuropeEnvironmental benefits and tradeoffs, including **life-cycle emissions**The role of the electricity grid and future charging systemsA practical comparison of **electric cars, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids**Clear guidance to help you decide **which vehicle fits your life**This book is grounded in public data, consumer studies, and real-world experience-not marketing claims. It explains key concepts in accessible language and includes practical appendices on charging terminology, seasonal routines, and travel preparation.Who this book is for: Anyone considering buying an electric carCurrent EV owners seeking realistic guidanceReaders curious about electric vehicles without technical jargonConsumers comparing electric cars, hybrids, and gasoline vehiclesAnyone wanting a balanced, honest view of electric mobilityWhat makes this guide different: Neutral, non-ideological approachFocus on everyday use, not laboratory conditionsRegional comparison: U.S., Canada, and EuropeSeasonal performance explained clearlyWritten for clarity, not advocacyElectric vehicles are not perfect-and they are not a failure. They are tools that work well in some situations and poorly in others. This book helps you understand the difference. If you want to move beyond hype and make informed decisions about electric mobility, The Electric Car: Advantages, Limitations, and Everyday Realities provides the clarity you've been looking for. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Electric cars are transforming transportation-but understanding electric mobility requires more than headlines, promises, or polarized debates. The Electric Car: Advantages, Limitations, and Everyday Realities is a comprehensive, plain-language guide designed for readers who want clear answers about electric vehicles (EVs) as they are actually used in daily life. Covering the United States, Canada, and Europe, this book examines electric cars across all four seasons, from winter cold and reduced range to summer heat, charging congestion, and long-distance travel. Written for a general audience, this book does not promote electric vehicles blindly, nor does it dismiss them. Instead, it explains how EVs really work, where they excel, where they struggle, and why experiences vary so widely depending on climate, infrastructure, housing, and driving habits.Inside this book, you'll discover: How electric cars perform in **winter, spring, summer, and fall**Real-world **charging options**: home, apartment, workplace, and public networksThe true **advantages and limitations** of electric vehiclesCosts explained clearly: purchase price, electricity, maintenance, tires, insurance, and depreciationRoad-trip realities** and charging planning across North America and EuropeEnvironmental benefits and tradeoffs, including **life-cycle emissions**The role of the electricity grid and future charging systemsA practical comparison of **electric cars, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids**Clear guidance to help you decide **which vehicle fits your life**This book is grounded in public data, consumer studies, and real-world experience-not marketing claims. It explains key concepts in accessible language and includes practical appendices on charging terminology, seasonal routines, and travel preparation.Who this book is for: Anyone considering buying an electric carCurrent EV owners seeking realistic guidanceReaders curious about electric vehicles without technical jargonConsumers comparing electric cars, hybrids, and gasoline vehiclesAnyone wanting a balanced, honest view of electric mobilityWhat makes this guide different: Neutral, non-ideological approachFocus on everyday use, not laboratory conditionsRegional comparison: U.S., Canada, and EuropeSeasonal performance explained clearlyWritten for clarity, not advocacyElectric vehicles are not perfect-and they are not a failure. They are tools that work well in some situations and poorly in others. This book helps you understand the difference. If you want to move beyond hype and make informed decisions about electric mobility, The Electric Car: Advantages, Limitations, and Everyday Realities provides the clarity you've been looking for. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…