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Types of Electric Vehicles 1721101802
Types of Electric Vehicles 1721101802
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TYPES OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
2. Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV):
➢ Vehicle uses both the internal combustion (usually petrol) engine and the
battery-powered motor powertrain.
➢ Petrol engine is used both to drive and charge the battery when empty.
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TYPES OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
3.Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV):
➢ Uses both an internal combustion engine and a battery charged
from an external socket (they have a plug).
➢ Means the vehicle’s battery can be charged with electricity not by
the engine.
➢ PHEVs are more efficient than HEVs, but less efficient than BEVs.
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TYPES OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
4.Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV):
➢ Electric energy is produced from chemical energy.