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EVs, HEVs and PHEVs
All-electric vehicles (EVs), also referred to as battery electric vehicles, use a battery pack to store the electrical energy that powers the motor. EV batteries are charged by plugging the vehicle into an electric power source. Today's hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are powered by an internal combustion engine in combination with one or more electric motors that use energy stored in batteries. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is a hybrid electric vehicle whose battery pack can be recharged by connecting to an external power source, in addition to internally by its on-board internal combustion engine.
Helpful resources
There are federal, state and local resources dedicated to advancing smart transportation.
By 2024, nearly triple that number is expected.
