Glossary Category: Vehicle Type & Segments

Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV)

Definition: A vehicle that emits significantly lower levels of harmful emissions compared to conventional vehicles.

 

 

Examples: Most EVs and hybrids qualify; e.g., Honda Clarity, Toyota Prius.

Vehicle Type & Segments

  • Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

  • Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV)

  • Hybrid (HEV)

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)

  • Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

  • Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REx)

  • Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV)
  • Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)

Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)

Definition: A vehicle that does not emit any harmful pollutants or greenhouse gases from the onboard source of power.

 

 

Examples: Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) like the Tesla Model 3 or the Zero SR/F motorcycle.

Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REx)

Definition: An electric vehicle equipped with a small internal combustion engine that acts as a generator to recharge the battery, extending the vehicle’s range.

 



Examples: BMW i3 with Range Extender.

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Definition: A vehicle that combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and a rechargeable battery, which can be charged via an external power source.

 

 

Examples: Toyota Prius Prime, Ford Escape PHEV.

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)

Definition: A type of engine where fuel combustion occurs within a chamber to produce mechanical energy, commonly used in gasoline or diesel vehicles.

 

 


Examples: Engines in cars like Ford Mustang, Honda Accord.

Hybrid (HEV)

Definition: A vehicle that combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, where the battery is charged through regenerative braking and the engine, not by plugging in.

 

 

Examples: Toyota Prius, Honda Insight.

Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV)

Definition: An electric vehicle that includes a small gasoline engine used to generate electricity to extend the driving range when the battery is depleted.

 

 

Examples: BMW i3 REx.