What does EV mean in cars?

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LaCarson
07/29/25 7:49am
EV in cars refers to hybrid electric vehicles. The main advantages of hybrid electric vehicles are as follows: 1. With hybrid power, the maximum power of the internal combustion engine can be determined based on the average required power. This allows the engine to operate under optimal conditions with low fuel consumption and minimal pollution. When additional power is needed and the internal combustion engine is insufficient, the battery can supplement it. When the load is light, the excess power can be used to charge the battery. Since the internal combustion engine can operate continuously and the battery can be constantly charged, the range is the same as that of a conventional car. 2. Energy recovery is very convenient. 3. In busy urban areas, the internal combustion engine can be shut down, allowing the vehicle to be driven solely by the battery, achieving "zero" emissions. 4. It addresses the challenges faced by pure electric vehicles. 5. It can utilize existing gas stations for refueling, eliminating the need for additional investment. 6. It helps maintain the battery in good working condition, preventing overcharging or over-discharging, thereby extending its lifespan and reducing costs.
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RichardDella
08/13/25 2:34am
I see you're asking about car EV, simply put, it's the English abbreviation for electric vehicle, with the full name being electric vehicle. This type of car doesn't use a gasoline engine but relies on batteries and electric motors for propulsion. It runs with less noise, and the exhaust pipe is gone, making it quite environmentally friendly. Nowadays, many brands like Tesla are promoting this, and you see more and more of them on the road because of high oil prices and severe pollution, while charging electricity costs much less. However, charging takes longer than refueling, requiring home or public charging stations, but the technology is getting faster, with some fast chargers able to replenish most of the range in half an hour. I think it's good to know about this, as it's the future trend of cars, saving money and protecting the environment.
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