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Scientific News Automotive industry WHAT AUTO ARE HEVS?
What
auto Are HEVs?
Hybrid
electric vehicles (HEVs) combine the internal combustion engine of a
conventional vehicle with the battery and electric motor of an electric vehicle.
This combination offers the extended range and rapid refueling that consumers
expect from a conventional vehicle, with a significant portion of the energy and
environmental benefits of an electric vehicle. The practical benefits of HEVs
include improved fuel economy and lower emissions compared to conventional
vehicles. The inherent flexibility of HEVs will allow them to be used in a wide
range of applications, from personal transportation to commercial hauling.
Source of news: http://www.ott.doe.gov
Publishing date: July 19, 2000
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