Recently, many people have been talking about electric vehicles. The conversation is usually focused on how they are environmentally friendly and they use less fuel. However, there are 4 different types of electric vehicles – regular cars, light commercial trucks, heavy-duty trucks and buses, and the URB light rail vehicle. All of the types serve a specific purpose with their own pros and cons that need to be understood before making a decision on which type to purchase or use.
This post will discuss these types of electric vehicles along with what makes them different from one another in detail so you can decide which is best for you. This blog post will also cover those who make these kinds of vehicles including companies such as Tesla, Toyota Motor Corp. and Cummins Inc.
What is a regular electric car?
A regular electric car is one that is the size of a traditional car and easily fits in your garage. There are different kinds of electric vehicles out there, but the most popular model is the Tesla Model S. The Tesla Model S has 4 doors, seats 7 adults comfortably and has a range of 225 miles on one charge.
All you have to do is plug it in, and it’s ready to go with nothing else needed to be done. You can drive it when you want to and don’t have to worry about gasoline or charging times as all you need are 2 or 3 hours to get up to full charge after a long days use. In the time that it takes to charge its battery fully, you could buy and fill up a tank of gas and still have plenty of range left.
A regular electric car is also very safe because they are heavy on the bottom and lighter on top, so they tend to roll much better than others. You can feel secure when driving them because they are constructed well and will not get into any accidents. They also have a braking system that is similar to motorcycles that allows for incredible stopping power with minimal brake fading.
The disadvantage to this type of vehicle are the same as all other vehicles – rolling resistance in your tires becomes an issue if you drive 20 miles or more. Also, regular electric cars are much more expensive than gas vehicles. They can cost upwards of $50,000, but the cost can go up to over $200,000 if you want something that is unique and customized to your needs.
What is light commercial truck?
The light commercial truck is a smaller version of the regular electric car. It is meant to be used in the same way as a traditional diesel truck would be except it charges faster and has more room for hauling things. They tend to have more aerodynamic bodies than other types of trucks giving them an edge in fuel efficiency while they are moving down the road. The aerodynamic shape means less rolling resistance, and therefore more fuel efficiency. These types of electric vehicles are often used by landscapers, construction companies and other services that need a higher payload capacity.
This type of vehicle would be the one to go with if you have a small company or business on a highly trafficked area where you need to transport materials quickly for your job.
This is also the type of vehicle that is best for city dwellers because it allows you to move around without using expensive gas or waiting too long to get to work or school because it has a rechargeable battery that can be charged in just 2 hours.
What is a heavy-duty truck?
Heavy-duty trucks are meant for long distances such as long hauls and long haulage. They have more power than the rest and are usually used in commercial applications. They do not use as many batteries as the other types of electric vehicles, so they have less weight and can carry heavier loads. However, the downside is that they take a lot longer to charge up than their counterparts do especially if you have to drive longer distances because these types of vehicles can only go about 200 miles on a fully charged battery. On top of this, they cost more than any other type of electric vehicle because they run on expensive batteries that need to be replaced after some time.
What is the URB?
The URB is a light rail vehicle that runs on electricity instead of traditional rail tracks. It can be defined as a streetcar that uses electricity to propel it forward versus being pulled along by cables like a traditional streetcar. It is also much more futuristic-looking compared to other types of rail vehicles in that it is completely enclosed, and therefore protected from the elements.
These vehicles have very little rolling resistance because they are small and lightweight which means that they are able to accelerate faster than regular trains, but they leave something to be desired when it comes to maximum speed because they can only go up to 35 miles per hour. However, for cities where traffic is congested or there are fewer intersections, this type of electric vehicle is the perfect candidate.
They are considered an electric vehicle because they use a rechargeable battery to power it and have zero emissions because they do not run on gas. It charges in the same way as other types of electric vehicles would charge and can travel 100 miles on one charge. They also have the ability to reduce air pollution in city centers because they can go ahead of regular trains or cars in order to prevent any congestion which is much better for people who want to get around quickly, but at less of a cost. This kind of vehicle is extremely efficient, but has one downside – it can only fit 2 passengers at best.