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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…
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What Is CHAdeMO?
An electric vehicle fast charging system standard used primarily in Japan, but also in America. Automakers supporting CHAdeMO in at…
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What Is Drive-by-Wire?
“Drive-by-wire” describes systems of electronic devices that control a vehicle using signals and motors instead of mechanical connections. For example,…
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What Is Ethanol?
Ethanol is a form of alcohol used in commercially available gasoline as an additive and fuel. It is also the…
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What Is First-Mile?
First-Mile refers to delivering goods from a production facility to a warehouse, distribution center, or other points before moving on…
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What Is GVWR?
GVWR is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the maximum allowable weight of a vehicle including passengers and cargo, but not including…
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What Is Horsepower?
Horsepower (hp) is a measurement of the kinetic energy produced by an engine and is used to describe the engine’s…
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What Is a Plug-In Hybrid?
The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is so named because operators can recharge the hybrid vehicle’s battery by plugging into an electric-vehicle…
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What Is Fuel Efficiency?
Fuel efficiency is your car and its engine working to deliver the highest possible miles per gallon (mpg) of fuel.…