What does PHEV mean in cars?
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In new energy vehicles, PHEV refers to Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. This type of vehicle is a new energy vehicle that bridges the gap between pure electric vehicles and fuel-powered vehicles. It retains the traditional car's engine, transmission, drivetrain, fuel system, and fuel tank, while also incorporating the battery, electric motor, and control circuitry of pure electric vehicles. Combining the advantages of both pure electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), it can achieve pure electric, zero-emission driving while also extending the vehicle's range through hybrid mode. The advantages of hybrid electric vehicles include: They can be refueled at gas stations just like gasoline-powered cars, requiring no change in driving habits; governments and businesses promoting these vehicles don't need to invest in new charging infrastructure or gas stations. They offer excellent fuel economy and superior driving performance. While hybrid vehicles still use fuel for their engines, the electric motor assistance during startup and acceleration helps reduce fuel consumption. The internal combustion engine can be shut off, allowing the battery to drive the vehicle alone for "zero" emissions. They provide better power performance than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles of the same displacement, especially during startup and acceleration, where the electric motor effectively compensates for the internal combustion engine's lack of torque at low speeds. They reduce mechanical noise inside the vehicle, as the electric motor operates during low speeds or idling.
