What is the optimal driving speed for electric vehicles on highways?
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Electric vehicles have an optimal driving speed of 40-60 km/h on highways. The reasons are as follows: 1. Reduced range: Driving at speeds higher or lower than this range typically results in additional energy consumption, leading to decreased battery charge and shorter driving range. 2. Higher energy consumption: While fuel-powered vehicles are more fuel-efficient on highways, electric vehicles consume more energy at high speeds. Relevant information about electric vehicles is as follows: 1. Electric vehicle: (electric-vehicle) refers to a vehicle that uses electrical energy as the power source and is driven by an electric motor, classified as a new energy vehicle. 2. Classification: includes Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV).