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E-DUCATO
Technical description
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The propulsion system of the E-Ducato is completely powered by
the energy contained in the high-voltage lithium-ion rechargeable
batteries of the vehicle. Unlike conventional or hybrid cars, there is
no internal combustion engine on this vehicle.
The E-Ducato uses the electrical energy stored in the high-voltage
battery and not fuel. These batteries provide the energy needed to
start moving and therefore needs to be recharged before use. If the
high-voltage batteries are completely flat the vehicle will not start.
This vehicle also has a 12V battery of the same type as those used
by cars with internal combustion engines. If the 12V battery is
completely flat the vehicle will not start.
The 12V battery supplies power to the conventional electrical
system: lights, windscreen wipers, restraint systems (airbags and
pretensioners), sound system, etc.
The high-voltage batteries supply power to the electric motor and
supply the high-voltage auxiliary devices (heaters, electric climate
control compressor, etc.). The electronic converter that powers the
12V system for general operation of the vehicle is also powered by
the high-voltage batteries and also recharges the 12V battery.
The batteries are charged by connecting the charging port of the
vehicle to the mains power supply using the charging cable.
The charging procedure is specific according to the power source
which is used (domestic or public).
The high-voltage batteries are also partially recharged while driving
during deceleration or braking. During this steps, a battery is
recharged by regeneration via the electric motor. This is an efficient
way of recharging as the kinetic energy of the vehicle is used and
converted into electric charging energy.
Electric cars have specific characteristics of use, which is useful to
know, in order to achieve optimal performance.
This vehicle respects the environment because it does not emit
exhaust gases and therefore has zero CO2 emissions.
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