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1-2. Important points for the EV system
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Before driving
1-2.Importan t points for the E V system
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
ESU: Electricity Supply Unit (built in onboard traction battery charger/DC-DC
converter)
Electric motor (traction motor)/Inverter (front/rear)
Traction battery
Provides electricity to the electric motor.
Charging port
12-volt battery
Provides electricity to various vehicle systems such as the SRS airbags, headlights, wipers,
etc.
Electric vehicle system features
Battery electric vehicles are considerably different from conventional vehi-
cles.
They use electricity charged in a traction battery, to drive the electric motor.
Since battery electric vehicles are driven using electricity, they do not emit
any emissions such as CO
2
(Carbon Dioxide) and NOx (Nitrogen Oxides).
Battery electric vehicles are environmentally friendly vehicles.
System components
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