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What Is a BEV?
A BEV (battery electric vehicle) is any vehicle in which the energy that enables motion comes exclusively from electricity stored…
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What Is Ride-Hailing?
Ride-hailing originally referred to the practice of hailing a taxi by attracting the driver’s attention from the sidewalk. Today, ride-hailing…
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What Is SAE J3068?
SAE J3068 is the European standard EV charging connector capable of delivering up to 300 amperes of current at 480…
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What Is Regeneration?
Regeneration, also known as regenerative braking, reclaims energy in a hybrid or electric vehicle. When an electrified vehicle accelerates, it…
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What Is Radar?
Radar is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging and a technology that measures the reflection of radio waves to…
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What Is ADAS?
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are electronic systems designed to enhance safety or convenience while driving. Typical ADAS features include…
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What Is Curb Weight?
Curb weight is the published weight of a vehicle as produced by the factory, with a full tank of fuel…
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What Is GCWR?
GCWR is Gross Combined Weight Rating, the maximum overall weight of a vehicle, including passengers, cargo, and trailer (if towing).…
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What Is CAFE Standard?
“CAFE” stands for “Corporate Average Fuel Economy,” a standard for the average EPA-estimated fuel economy across all passenger automobiles and…
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What Is CCS?
CCS, or Combined Charging System, is an electric vehicle charging system promoted by the CharIN association that can use either…