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Electric Vehicle Guide
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Main Components of Electric Vehicle
Main Components of Electric Vehicle
䳜 (1) On-Board Charger (OBC) :
External device (low speed) to
charge the high voltage battery.
䳜 (2) Inverter : Transforms direct
current into alternating current to
supply power to the motor, and
transforms alternate current into
direct current to charge the high
voltage battery.
䳜 (2) LDC : Transforms power from
the high voltage battery to low
voltage (12 V) to supply power to
the vehicle (DC-DC).
䳜 (2) VCU : Functions as a supervi
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sory controller of electric vehicle
䳜 (3) Motor : Uses electrical energy
stored inside the high voltage
battery to drive the vehicle (func
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tions like an engine in a standard
vehicle).
䳜 (4) Reduction gear : Delivers rota
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tional force of the motor to the
tires at appropriate speeds and
torque.
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