Features of an electrical car
In place of an engine, electrical motors are the main parts that provide the necessary force for the operation of the vehicle. The motors can be of two types namely DC motors or the AC motors. In any of the cases, power electronic techniques have to be employed to make the mains power suitable for battery charging and to make the battery power suitable for the operation of the vehicle.

The power supply of the mains is AC in nature, whereas batteries can be charged with the DC current. Solid state power electronic rectifiers are used to convert AC power into the DC current for charging of batteries.

After the batteries are charged, the stored power has to be supplied to motors for their operation. But the battery power has to be modified to suit the motor type and requirement. In case of AC motors being used, the DC power of batteries has to be converted into AC by using inverters and voltage step up has to be done to suit the motors. If they are DC motors, then certain modifications have to be done in the power quality with the help of choppers to suit the motor requirement.

Prospects for a cleaner future
The developments in the field of electronics have come as a major benefit for development of electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are quieter in operation and practically do not emit any exhaust gases. This comes as an advantage over conventional vehicles that emit harmful gases that pollute the environment and cause global warming. Though the size and capacity of the batteries is a major challenge in the domain of electric vehicles, extensive research is being done by the manufacturers to overcome the problem. Pretty soon we can expect to see an era of transportation with the means of electric vehicles.

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The engine in a car cannot run without the coolant
Check the level of coolant in cooling system when the engine is cold. Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is running as it means it is still under pressure and it may burn you as the pressure is released. If you are refilling the system regularly check for the leakage in the system.

Engine coolant will remove a lot of heat
To keep your engine running efficiently, place an engine coolant in the system as it removes a lot of heat from the engine. Depending on the type of antifreeze coolant placed in the car, it will last from 30,000 to 50,000 miles or about three years. Check engine’s coolant level by locating the plastic coolant reservoir below the hood. The coolant reservoir will have high and low markings on it and the level of coolant should be in between those two markings. The reservoir is bolted on one side of the engine bay or other and it will be a white semi-transparent bottle.

Dilute coolant with water
Coolant should be mixed with water in 50-50 ratio. Do not use tap water directly into the system. Using a coolant prevents corrosion and freezing. The cooling system consists of both coolant-antifreeze and water so that’s why dilute it and pour into the cooling system. Check for the coolant-antifreeze level on a weekly basis, and if its low fill to the maximum level on the tank.

Flush out your coolant-antifreeze from the cooling system for every two years as it degrades and contaminates. If you forget to flush, it can damage the radiator, clog heater core and can cause failure of water pump. Some manufacturers are selling coolants which are already mixed with water for the motorists who would like to go in an easy way to top off.

Coolants of different color must be avoided
Do not mix coolants of different colors at once. Use only coolants recommended by your manufacturer in owner’s manual. If your coolant is pink in color, don’t mix it with a green formulation else finally you will end up with a thick solution which does not work properly.

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The major concept behind this car is diesel–electric transmission. In this mechanism, a diesel engine is connected to an electrical generator to create electricity which powers the electric traction motors.

This i-flow concept comes in 4,780mm long, 1,850mm wide dimension with 2,800mm wheelbase size. 1.7-litre diesel engine powers it. This is also fitted with dual-clutch transmission and six-speed gearbox. The electric motor equipped with this car is getting source from a Lithium Ion-Polymer battery.

Hyundai’s i-flow is the first diesel hybrid power train, which delivers an environmentally conscious performance. It emits just 85g/km CO2 and gives fuel consumption of 78mpg.  It also gives the mileage of 100 kilometers in just 3liters. The price of this car is not revealed yet but as per market survey report it will be come in effective price range.

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