Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology and Types of Electric Vehicles Explained

Different Types of Electric Vehicles Explained

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV): These vehicles are powered entirely by electricity and are more efficient than hybrid and plug-in hybrids. BEVs are also known as All-Electric Vehicles (AEV). Instead of gasoline, these vehicles run solely on battery power. The electricity used to drive the car is stored in a large battery pack which can be charged by plugging it into the electricity grid.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV): Hybrid Electric vehicles use an internal combustion (usually gasoline) engine and a battery-powered motor powertrain. The gasoline engine drives the car and charges the battery when empty. These vehicles are not as efficient as fully electric or plug-in hybrid cars. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. Instead, the battery is charged by regenerative braking and internal combustion engines, and unlike most electric cars, hybrid electric vehicles charge their batteries through regenerative braking.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV): Uses an internal combustion engine and a battery charged from an external socket (they have a plug). This means the vehicle’s battery can be charged with electricity rather than the engine. PHEVs are more efficient than HEVs but less efficient than BEVs.

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV): Electric energy is produced from chemical energy. For example, a hydrogen FCEV. FCEVs are also known as Zero-Emission Vehicles. They employ fuel cell technology to generate the electricity required to run the car. The chemical energy of the fuel is converted directly into electric energy.

—- Time Stamp —
00:00 – Introduction
00:44 – Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
02:53 – Features & Problems of BEV
03:17 – Examples of BEV
03:29 – Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
04:49 – Types of HEVs
05:52 – Working of HEV
07:05 – Features & Problems of HEV
07:30 – Examples of HEV
07:46 – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
08:34 – Working of PHEV
09:54 – Features & Problems of PHEV
10:18 – Examples of PHEV
10:38 – Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
11:21 – Working of FCEV
12:26 – Features & Problems of FCEV
12:59 – Examples of FCEV
14:07 – Wrap Up

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