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    September 9

    Electric vehicle day

    Electric vehicles save on fuel and protect the environment.

    What is Electric Vehicle Day?

    Electric Vehicle Day celebrates how important electric cars are to expanding sustainable mobility (worldwide), as well as the positive impact sustainable mobility has on preserving the environment (thanks to the lower emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere). This holiday was created by ABB and Green TV in 2020.

    When is Electric Vehicle Day?

    World Electric Vehicle Day was held for the first time on September 9, 2020, with this date being set for future observances of this day.

    Who invented the electric vehicle?

    While the electric vehicle is, for us, a relatively new product, its origins date back two centuries. In 1827, Ányos István Jedlik brought the first electric motor to life, around which he later built a small vehicle. Some five years later, in 1832, Robert Anderson created his own electric car with a battery, the only problem being it couldn't be recharged. It wasn't until 1880 that the first rechargeable batteries were invented, which led, in 1899, to the creation of a new model that implemented them. These first few attempts served as a starting point for all those who, ever since, have worked to evolve the electric vehicle, as well as to create and develop charging stations, eventually leading to the technology we enjoy today.

    Main characteristics of an electric vehicle

    Electric vehicles, which have their own day on September 9, are characterized by:

    • Save on "fuel," as electricity is cheaper than gasoline or diesel.
    • Pay lower taxes, since it has zero atmospheric emissions.
    • Not needing to be serviced as much, since they break down less and also require less maintenance.
    • It makes parking easier, especially in big cities.
    • Ability to drive in the Bus/HOV lane.

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    Would you like more information?

    An electric vehicle charging station is used to recharge the battery of an EV. There are several types:

    • Wall charging point (or wallbox): accessible for any type of electric (or hybrid) vehicle, its installation requires anchoring it to the wall of the garage where it will be located. They are usually powered by electricity from the home. They are the most common, due to their good price and ease of use.
    • Charging post: they are most widely used by both companies and government agencies when creating a charging network. They are characterized by allowing mode-4 charging, which usually charges the battery to 80% in about 30 minutes. It should not be used continuously, since it harms the battery in the medium term.
    • Charging point with dynamic power control: this is the latest model of electric car charging station, which balances the load between the electric vehicle and other domestic loads without exceeding the contracted power (which can cause a power outage).
    • Portable EV charging point: small and lightweight, it can be carried in the trunk of the electric vehicle and used when the battery needs to be charged. It just needs a power outlet to plug into.

    Other important dates

    • World Tourism Day is an event organized by the WTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) with the aim of making the world aware of the role of tourism, as well as its impact, on a social, cultural, political and economic level. 
    • Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus on the island of Guanani, an event that came to be known as "the discovery of America" and provided the first contact between Europe and America. 
    • World Energy Saving Day is celebrated on October 21. Its main objective is to raise awareness about the value of carrying out small actions to promote energy saving.