What are the classifications of new energy vehicles?
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New energy vehicles can be classified into pure electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, and solar-powered vehicles, among others. Here is a partial introduction to new energy vehicles: 1. Introduction: New energy vehicles refer to all vehicles that do not use fossil fuels such as gasoline, diesel, or natural gas as engine fuel. 2. Pure Electric Vehicles: As the name suggests, pure electric vehicles are purely powered by electricity. They must be charged using dedicated charging piles or specific charging facilities to operate. A typical example is Tesla. Their advantages include a simple structure, fewer maintenance requirements, and low operating costs. 3. Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Hybrid electric vehicles refer to vehicles that have at least two power sources and use one or more of them to provide partial or full power.
New energy vehicles are mainly divided into four categories. Pure electric vehicles rely on batteries to power the motor, like the Tesla Model 3, which can travel hundreds of kilometers on a single charge without any need for refueling, and operates very quietly. Plug-in hybrids, such as the BYD DM-i series, have both an engine and a battery, allowing for about 100 kilometers of pure electric driving, and there's no worry about long-distance travel since they can switch to gasoline. Hybrid electric vehicles, like the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, charge their batteries via the engine without needing to plug in, offering ultra-low fuel consumption—about half that of traditional vehicles. Range-extended electric vehicles, such as the Li ONE, use the engine solely to generate electricity without driving the wheels, providing a pure electric range of 200 kilometers, and can simply refuel when the battery is depleted. Fuel cell vehicles generate electricity using hydrogen, with the Toyota Mirai being a prime example, though hydrogen refueling stations are currently scarce. When choosing a vehicle, consider your charging convenience; plug-in hybrids are more practical for those who frequently travel long distances.
