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BYD Auto's F3DM sedan is a series-parallel plug-in hybrid automobile, which went on sale in China in 2008. [33] [34] [35] The Two-Mode Hybrid name highlights the drive-train's ability to operate in all-electric (Mode 1, or Input-Split) as well as hybrid (Mode 2, or Compound-Split) modes. The design allows for operation in more than two modes.
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or simply plug-in hybrid is a type of hybrid electric vehicle equipped with a rechargeable battery pack that can be directly replenished via a charging cable plugged into an external electric power source, in addition to charging internally by its on-board internal combustion engine-powered generator.
An HSD car cannot operate without the computer, power electronics, battery pack, and motor-generators, though in principle it could operate while missing the internal combustion engine. (See: Plug-in hybrid) In practice, HSD equipped cars can be driven a mile or two without gasoline, as an emergency measure to reach a gas station.
Highlander Hybrid Limited Highlander Hybrid Initially, the Kluger was a regular, non-hybrid SUV driven by an internal combustion engine, but later Toyota introduced a hybrid version, the Kluger Hybrid that utilizes the company's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology combined with the company's 3MZ-FE 3.3-liter V6 engine offered in either FWD or AWD trim.
Historical evolution of the market share of sales of hybrid electric vehicles and plug-in electric cars in California (2011-2023). California has been the state leading hybrid sales in the U.S. with 55,553 vehicles sold in 2009, [13] 74,932 in 2008, [14] and 91,417 in 2007. [15] In 2009 it was followed by New York (15,438) and Florida (14,949 ...
(Several states have begun restricting HOV lane access by hybrid and clean-fuel vehicles due to crowding.) Traction battery power is the amount of power available from the electric portion of the powertrain without the aid of the internal combustion engine (ICE). This is generally limited by the traction battery rather than the electric motor(s).
The revived Scout Motors finally showed off its two upcoming electric adventure vehicles, along with a bonus surprise. VW's Scout Motors debuts 2 new EVs and a surprise range extender hybrid ...
In automobile engineering, electric vehicle conversion is the replacement of a car's combustion engine and connected components with an electric motor and batteries, to create a battery electric vehicle (BEV). There are two main aims for converting an internal combustion engine vehicle (aka combustion vehicle) to run as a battery-electric vehicle.