What is EV in cars?

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SanGenesis
07/25/25 8:56am
EV in cars refers to the electric mode in vehicle operation, typically found only in hybrid vehicles. When a car is in EV mode, the fuel engine does not operate, and only the generator works. Cars can activate EV mode in congested urban roads for following traffic, thereby reducing fuel consumption. Pure electric vehicles have both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that they are more environmentally friendly, producing almost no tailpipe emissions, thus causing no pollution to the environment. However, the disadvantages of pure electric vehicles are also quite obvious, primarily their range is inferior to that of fuel-powered cars. Using pure electric vehicles in areas far from urban centers can be inconvenient for charging, and there are fewer repair shops for pure electric vehicles, making maintenance more troublesome.
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