electric car

collocation in English

meaningsofelectricandcar

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electric
adjective
uk
/iˈlek.trɪk/us
/iˈlek.trɪk/
using electricity ...
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car
noun[C]
uk
/kɑːr/us
/kɑːr/
a road vehicle with an engine, four wheels, and seats for a small number ...
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(Definition ofelectricandcarfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofelectric car

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Now, theelectriccaris a fine flagship.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
The main problem of theelectriccaris the battery.
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Besides, anelectriccaris useless at the moment.
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The development of theelectriccaris inevitable.
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That will be a problem with theelectriccar.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
An interpreter will not know whether a child's toyelectriccaris really a vehicle, and hence will have no option but to exercise discretion.
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Hkmies launched the largestelectriccarandelectriccarcharging station project in the country's history.
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Of course, it takes a great deal of work to produce a competitiveelectriccar.
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There are problems with theelectriccarbecause it is still necessary to generate electricity.
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The island is also the home of the hovercraft and of an experimentalelectriccar.
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There is some hope of anelectriccarwithin a decade.
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Electriccarmotors are rated in kilowatts.
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While some talk of fuel cells, others enthuse about theelectriccar, and still others mention innovative high-performance batteries.
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I also welcome the abolition of vehicle excise duty on theelectriccar, which will contribute to energy conservation.
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Theelectriccarproject dates back to 2006: all the institutions agree that it is a valid project.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
The same can be said for anything that increases the possibility of having theelectriccarin the future.
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Such a device would revolutionize theelectriccarindustry.
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Theelectriccarbatteries are their main cost.
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This is anelectriccarthat is fun to drive.
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He also had anelectriccarin the 1970s.
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At the moment, the cost of anelectriccaris high, as it is basically determined by the cost of the battery.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
However, we must provide the manufacturers in the sector with specific guidelines, so that it really is possible to have a non-pollutingelectriccar.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We must not look back or focus on missed opportunities, but rather look ahead and focus on the new technology of the newelectriccar.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Controls are evolving in response to new technologies, for example theelectriccar.
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