PHEV
Chargeable hybrid car
PHEV stands for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle—a car that combines a conventional engine with a battery that can be charged from an external power source.
Unlike standard hybrids, PHEVs can run on electricity alone for meaningful distances before the gas engine kicks in: My PHEV gets about 40 miles on pure electric before switching to hybrid mode.
technology
Portable electricity storage
- powertrainVehicle propulsion system
- dual-modeHaving two operational states
- kilowatt-hourUnit measuring electrical consumption
- lithium-ionRechargeable cell technology
charging
Electrical connection assembly
battery
Portable electricity storage
- powertrainVehicle propulsion system
- dual-modeHaving two operational states
- kilowatt-hourUnit measuring electrical consumption
cordset
Electrical connection assembly
low-emission
Producing few pollutants
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
rebate
Returned portion of payment
electrification level
PHEVall-electric
Powered solely by electricity
EV · zero-emission vehicle · gas guzzler · Tesla · hybrid
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