EVs
Cars without gasoline
EVs is the plural of EV, short for electric vehicle—a car, truck, or other vehicle powered by electricity rather than internal combustion.
The abbreviation dominates discussions of automotive technology and environmental policy: The company plans to phase out gas cars and go all-EVs by 2030.
Charging infrastructure remains a barrier to EV adoption.
Portable electricity storage
- lithium-ionRechargeable cell technology
- charging stationBattery replenishment facility
- electric motorConverts current to motion
- regenerative brakingBraking that recovers energy
fast charging · energy storage · plug-in · software update · connectivity · autonomous driving · solid-state battery · kilowatt-hour
EV manufacturer and surname
- RivianElectric vehicle manufacturer
- PolestarSwedish electric car maker
- electrificationConversion to powered systems
- adoptionLegal family formation
incentives · tax credits · rebates · range anxiety · market share · leasing · dealership
Extent of variation
- commuteRegular work travel
- road tripExtended pleasure drive
- highway drivingOperating vehicles on expressways
- regenerative brakingBraking that recovers energy
Total greenhouse gases produced
- emissions reductionLowering pollutant output
- clean airUncontaminated breathable gas
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
green living · climate action · tailpipe emissions · battery recycling · rare earth minerals · solar charging · environmental impact · sustainable transportation
battery
Portable electricity storage
- lithium-ionRechargeable cell technology
- charging stationBattery replenishment facility
- electric motorConverts current to motion
regenerative braking · fast charging · energy storage · plug-in · software update · connectivity · autonomous driving · solid-state battery · kilowatt-hour · home charging
Tesla
EV manufacturer and surname
- RivianElectric vehicle manufacturer
- PolestarSwedish electric car maker
- electrificationConversion to powered systems
adoption · incentives · tax credits · rebates · range anxiety · market share · leasing · dealership
range
Extent of variation
- commuteRegular work travel
- road tripExtended pleasure drive
- highway drivingOperating vehicles on expressways
regenerative braking · acceleration · trip planning · efficiency · preconditioning
carbon footprint
Total greenhouse gases produced
- emissions reductionLowering pollutant output
- clean airUncontaminated breathable gas
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
eco-friendly · green living · climate action · tailpipe emissions · battery recycling · rare earth minerals · solar charging · environmental impact · sustainable transportation
- Auto TypesSUVs, sedans, crossovers, hatchbacks, minivans
- vehiclescar, bus, truck, van, bike
- eco-friendlysustainable, fair trade, green, biodegradable, recyclable
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- green energywind power, solar power, renewables, solar farm, solar panel
- green practicesrecycling, recycled paper, reusable bags, solar panels, solar power
EVsgas-guzzlers
Inefficient motor vehicles
combustion engines · V8s · muscle cars · hybrid vehicles · turbodiesels
EVsgas-guzzlers
Inefficient motor vehicles
polluters · SUVs · muscle cars · trucks · oil burners