What are the types of new energy vehicles?
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Currently, the main types of new energy vehicles include pure electric vehicles, extended-range electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, hydrogen engine vehicles, and other new energy vehicles. Below is detailed information about new energy vehicles: Related concepts of new energy vehicles: New energy vehicles refer to vehicles that use unconventional vehicle fuels as power sources (or use conventional vehicle fuels with new types of on-board power devices), integrating advanced technologies in vehicle power control and driving, resulting in vehicles with advanced technical principles, new technologies, and new structures. Classification of new energy vehicles: They can be divided into broad-sense new energy vehicles and narrow-sense new energy vehicles. Broad-sense new energy vehicles, also known as alternative fuel vehicles, include pure electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles that entirely use non-petroleum fuels, as well as hybrid electric vehicles and ethanol gasoline vehicles that partially use non-petroleum fuels.
I just finished a ride with passengers asking about this! New energy vehicles mainly come in three types now: pure electric vehicles run entirely on batteries, which are super convenient if you have a home charging station—just start your day with a full charge, but long trips require planning for charging stops. Hybrid vehicles come with both an engine and an electric motor, so gasoline can take over when the battery runs out. For example, my taxi is a plug-in hybrid model, costing just a few cents per kilometer in the city on electric power. Then there are fuel cell vehicles that generate electricity from hydrogen, offering more stable range in northern winters, though hydrogen stations are indeed scarce. Many ride-hailing companies are now piloting battery swap models, where you can swap batteries in three minutes and hit the road—perfect for commercial vehicles.
When showing cars to Lao Wang, I realized that new energy vehicles are developing too fast. The battery of a pure electric vehicle accounts for 30% of the total vehicle cost, but charging is much cheaper than refueling. Hybrids are divided into plug-in and non-plug-in types, with plug-in hybrids eligible for green license plates and subsidies. Extended-range electric vehicles cleverly use fuel to generate electricity, with models like the Li ONE consuming only about 8 liters per 100 km when the battery is depleted. Fuel cell vehicles produce zero emissions, but hydrogen storage tanks take up space, making the trunk of the Toyota Mirai noticeably smaller than that of a sedan. Hydrogen-powered trucks, however, are developing rapidly, with many port logistics vehicles adopting this technology route, as heavy-duty models would be too heavy with batteries.
