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Petroleum Electric Hybrid Vehicle (PEHV)

A petroleum-electric hybrid vehicle (commonly refered to as a hybrid vehicle) is a vehicle that uses both electricity and gasoline to power it. It has both an

Toyota Prius, an example of a PEHV.

electric motor and an internal combustion engine. It shuts down its ICE when it is idle and restart it when it is needed. As well, unlike a BEV, which can only charge from an external source, a PEHV can recharge its battery when cruising by spinning an electrical generator. Usually, a PEHV is more efficient than a internal combustion vehicle since the ICE inside a PHEV is smaller. Like a BEV, it can reduce the dependence on gasoline and air pollution as well.

Currently, in North America, hybrid vehicles are more popular than pure electric vehicles. Unlike in Europe, most electric vehicles found in North America are not bought directly from manufacturers, instead, they are owner-built conversions of internal combustion vehicles. The major U.S. auto manufacturers are reluctant to build pure electric vehicles because they are much more expensive than internal combustion vehicles.

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	Electric Petroleum Electric Hybrid Vehicle (PEHV) A petroleum-electric hybrid vehicle (commonly refered to as a hybrid vehicle) is a vehicle that uses both electricity and gasoline to power it. It has both an	Toyota Prius, an example of a PEHV.
	electric motor and an internal combustion engine. It shuts down its ICE when it is idle and restart it when it is needed. As well, unlike a BEV, which can only charge from an external source, a PEHV can recharge its battery when cruising by spinning an electrical generator. Usually, a PEHV is more efficient than a internal combustion vehicle since the ICE inside a PHEV is smaller. Like a BEV, it can reduce the dependence on gasoline and air pollution as well. Currently, in North America, hybrid vehicles are more popular than pure electric vehicles. Unlike in Europe, most electric vehicles found in North America are not bought directly from manufacturers, instead, they are owner-built conversions of internal combustion vehicles. The major U.S. auto manufacturers are reluctant to build pure electric vehicles because they are much more expensive than internal combustion vehicles. << Previous Page Next Page >>
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