| Description |
xii, 396 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
For dummies |
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--For dummies.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
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"Learning made easy"--Cover. |
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"Learn the total cost of electric car ownership; discover how, when, and where to charge your electric car; build a maintenance schedule free of oil changes"--Cover. |
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"Inside: a simple explanation of how electric cars work; the differences between electric and gas-powered cars; electric options for every budget; advice on keeping your battery charged; safety features in electric cars; how to protect and service electric vehicles"--Page 4 of cover. |
| Summary |
Are you considering your first electric vehicle purchase or looking for insight into how to take care of your brand new plug-in car? Either way, this book has the advice you need to make the right decisions. |
| Contents |
part 1. Getting in on the popularity of electric cars: So you're thinking about buying an electric car ; The fascinating tech that's (sort of) under the hood ; Electric vehicles and a safer drive -- part 2. Buying wisely: Consider the cost (of an electric vehicle) ; Researching your EV options ; Buying your new electric car -- part 3. Maintaining your newfangled horseless carriage: Charge 'er up! ; Protecting the battery (and your investment) ; Keeping your car in top shape -- part 4. Futurethink and fun with EV engineering: Faster, farther, and more fun ; Our autonomous future ; Other vehicles that are going electric ; The best car is no car : electric bikes and the morning commute -- part 5. The part of tens: Ten countries leading the way... and what they're doing ; Ten companies leading the way : and a look at what they're doing ; Ten predictions from EV insiders (with plenty of commentary and opinion because it's my book there, bub). |
| Subject |
Electric automobiles.
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Alternative fuel vehicles.
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Alternative fuel vehicles. (OCoLC)fst00806149
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Electric automobiles. (OCoLC)fst01721120
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Instructional and educational works.
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| Added Title |
Electric cars |
| ISBN |
9781119887355 (paperback) |
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1119887356 (paperback) |
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