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Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Hybrid vehicles pair a gasoline engine with an electric motor and battery to reduce fuel use and tailpipe emissions. They recharge batteries through the engine and regenerative braking; plug-in hybrids can also plug in. Hybrids offer fuel savings and different trade-offs versus full electric vehicles.

Electric Utility Vehicles

Electric utility vehicles (EUVs) use rechargeable battery packs and electric motors. This update covers definitions, 19th-century origins, modern lithium-ion batteries, costs, performance, and where batteries still limit applications.