The inverter also receives position information from the motor as it rotates so it can time this signal correctly, a bit like the valve timing on the Figaro's petrol engine. This takes the direct current (DC) energy stored by the battery and converts it to an alternating current (AC) signal. The motor gets its power from the inverter. To give you an idea, the Leaf motor provides over 100bhp and over 200ft/lb of torque producing a top speed of around 82mph. It's actually much simpler as the electric motor uses far fewer moving parts and it is a lot more efficient, quieter, powerful and far more reliable. You can see that the Leaf's electric motor delivers energy to the front wheels in just the same way that the Figaro's engine would. While this means you'll need to find somewhere else to put your luggage, the weight distribution on the car will be a lot more balanced, meaning it should handle a lot better and brake more effectively. In the case of the Fig-Leaf, the battery will be stored in the boot. Finally, they all need a way of recharging their battery. They all need a controller (or inverter) to deliver the energy from the battery to the motor(s). They all use motors to convert the battery's stored energy into motion.

While all EVs vary significantly in design, there are some characteristics which they all have in common: They all use a method of storing energy (usually a high voltage battery).

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