electric vehicle

collocation in English

meaningsofelectricandvehicle

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electric
adjective
uk
/iˈlek.trɪk/us
/iˈlek.trɪk/
using electricity ...
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vehicle
noun
uk
/ˈvɪə.kəl/us
/ˈviː.ə.kəl/
formal
a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially ...
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(Definition ofelectricandvehiclefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The exemption with regard to the trolleyelectricvehicleonly extends to goods-carrying trolleys.
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I refer to glass manufacture,electricvehicleconstruction and the manufacture of heavy goods vehicles.
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We acknowledge and are pleased that theelectricvehicleis attracting increasing attention throughout the world.
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In fact, the case for theelectricvehicleas an urban work horse is particularly strong.
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With a level track, the batteryelectricvehicleis probably the better method.
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The department continues to keep in close touch withelectricvehicleresearch and developments worldwide.
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Hybrid andelectricvehicletechnologies are also included.
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One is the diesel rail car and the other is the batteryelectricvehicle.
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I am more impressed with the smallelectricvehicle.
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We need a new design ofelectricvehiclethat is quiet and pollutant free.
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As far as technology goes,electricvehicletechnology already exists.
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I hope he will add to it theelectricvehicle.
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Theelectricvehicleis suited to its task.
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The day may not be far off when theelectricvehiclewill be a viable unit.
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It is not a choice between the petrol vehicle and theelectricvehicle, but a choice between a man pushing a cart and a more modern form of propulsion.
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Whatever case there may be in regard to the petrol vehicle, there is surely in respect of theelectricvehiclea case for exemption.
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There is another point too about theelectricvehicle; it costs twice as much to buy as a petrol vehicle and therefore the tax of 331 seems excessively harsh.
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It is indeed our objective to allow theelectricvehicleto prove whether it can compete with the internal combustion engine vehicle on equal terms before oil supplies run down.
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In the case of theelectricvehiclethe accumulator is not considered as part of the weight of the vehicle.
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