Electricity
Electricity can be used to power electric vehicles (EVs), including all-electric vehicles, also called battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). These vehicles can charge their batteries by drawing electricity directly from the grid and other off-board electrical power sources. In contrast, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are fueled with liquid fuels, like gasoline, but use small batteries to recapture energy otherwise lost during braking (ultimately boosting fuel economy). PHEVs can use off-board electricity for power, which classifies them as EVs, but can also use liquid fuels and operate similar to HEVs if necessary.
Benefits and
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Laws and
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Local Fuel Savings
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