Understanding Electric Car NOS to How it Works

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SUMMARY

The discussion clarifies that the concept of a Nitrous Oxide System (NOS) is specific to combustion engines and does not apply to electric vehicles. NOS enhances combustion efficiency by increasing oxygen intake, which is irrelevant for electric motors that operate without combustion. The participants emphasize that electric cars do not utilize turbochargers or superchargers, as these are designed for internal combustion engines.

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How works a "NOS" of a electric car?
 
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What means a NOS of an electric car?
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
What means a NOS of an electric car?

In combustion engines, there is the nitrous oxide system, which increases the speed of the car exponentially, while in the electric car I don't know what the turbocharged car would be, since I live in a country where most of the majority of the majority of the cars are combustion still.
 
José Ricardo said:
In combustion engines, there is the nitrous oxide system, which increases the speed of the car exponentially, while in the electric car I don't know what the turbocharged car would be, since I live in a country where most of the majority of the majority of the cars are combustion still.
Your question makes no sense. A nitrous oxide system is used in combustion engines to increase the amount of oxygen used in combustion. An electric motor doesn't require oxygen or a supercharger/turbocharger.

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