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Reader Question: Why don't electric motors short out in the rain?

Tesla Roadster motor One of our readers dropped us a note the other day with a very valid question about electric motors: I'm a big fan of Autoblog Green. My wife and I both plan on buying 100% electric cars as soon as we can. My wife asked me why don't the electric motors short out in the rain or when they get wet. I said "I don't know" I'll see if I can find out. Can you shed any light on the subject? Well, yes, I can. Unlike consumer electronics devices, cars and trucks have to be designed to work in a much wider range of environments ... Read more →

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