What Does HEV Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
HEV means "Hybrid Electric Vehicle."More Observations...
A HEV is a type of electric vehicle (EV) that uses either petrol or diesel fuel as the main power source for the engine, and also has a small electric motor which assists the internal combustion engine (ICE). Under light load only electricity is consumed. The power for the electric motor is produced by the main engine, therefore HEVs are widely known as "self-charging hybrids." Unlike a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), a HEV cannot be plugged into the mains and has very limited range on the electric motor. HEVs are similar to extended range / range extended electric vehicles (EREVs).Image for HEV
When I write HEV, I mean this:
"Hybrid Electric Vehicle"
Summary of Key Points
"Hybrid Electric Vehicle" is, by far, the most common meaning for HEV when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| HEV | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Hybrid Electric Vehicle |
| Type: | Acronym |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of HEV Used in a Text
HEV
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PEV (plug-in electric vehicle)
RB (regenerative braking)
RPH (range per hour)
V2G (vehicle to grid)
V2X (vehicle to everything)
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