What is the name of an electric vehicle that can be refueled?
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An electric vehicle that can be refueled is called a hybrid electric vehicle. The relevant introduction of hybrid electric vehicles is as follows: Introduction 1: A hybrid electric vehicle (also known as a hybrid electric vehicle) refers to a vehicle equipped with more than one power source, including an electric motor drive, that complies with road traffic and safety regulations. The vehicle's power sources can vary, including batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and generator sets of internal combustion engines. Currently, hybrid electric vehicles generally refer to those with an internal combustion engine generator set plus a battery. Introduction 2: The so-called hybrid electric vehicle refers to a vehicle with two different power sources. These two power sources operate separately or together under different driving conditions (such as starting, low to medium speed, constant speed, acceleration, high speed, deceleration, or braking, etc.), achieving the least fuel consumption and exhaust emissions through this combination, thereby achieving fuel-saving and environmentally friendly effects.
In our veteran drivers' circle, we call this kind of vehicle a hybrid car, just like my Toyota Hybrid. It's got both an electric motor and a traditional engine under the hood. For daily city driving of 30-40 kilometers, it runs purely on battery power without the engine making a sound. When it's time for a long trip, just fill up with gas and the engine immediately takes over the work while also charging the battery. The key advantage is not having to hunt for charging stations – a five-minute gas station stop gives you another 500 kilometers of range, perfect for road trip lovers like me. It's more hassle-free than pure electric vehicles, cuts fuel consumption by half compared to conventional cars, and automatically shuts off the engine in traffic jams for both fuel savings and quiet operation.
This type of vehicle is technically called a PHEV, which stands for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Last time I accompanied a friend to buy a car, the salesperson explained the principle in detail: its battery capacity is larger than that of a regular hybrid, and a home charging station can fully charge it to run 80 kilometers. The fuel tank is retained as an emergency backup, allowing it to run on gasoline for long trips. The salesperson also specifically demonstrated the energy recovery function—when braking, the motor reverses to generate electricity, and the recovered energy can increase the range by 10%. This design is quite scientific, being both eco-friendly and practical, especially suitable for residents in areas where charging is inconvenient.