The combustion engine supports the electric motor when required, and the battery is recharged by connecting to the grid. “Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) have an internal combustion engine (running on petrol or diesel) and a battery-powered electric motor. “Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are fully powered by an electric motor, using electricity stored in an on-board battery that is charged by plugging into the electricity grid. “Electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) include full battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, both of which require appropriate recharging infrastructure. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) states: Hybrids and range-extended electric vehicles will dominate the 4WD market for many years. Unfortunately, most pollies and bureaucrats don’t understand what constitutes an ‘electric’ vehicle. Now that both major political parties in Australia have joined the 21st Century, it seems inevitable that the future of 4WDs is electric.
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