Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology and Types of Electric Vehicles Explained

Different Types of Electric Vehicles Explained

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV): These vehicles are powered entirely by electricity and are more efficient than hybrid and plug-in hybrids. BEVs are also known as All-Electric Vehicles (AEV). Instead of gasoline, these vehicles run solely on battery power. The electricity used to drive the car is stored in a large battery pack which can be charged by plugging it into the electricity grid.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV): Hybrid Electric vehicles use an internal combustion (usually gasoline) engine and a battery-powered motor powertrain. The gasoline engine drives the car and charges the battery when empty. These vehicles are not as efficient as fully electric or plug-in hybrid cars. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. Instead, the battery is charged by regenerative braking and internal combustion engines, and unlike most electric cars, hybrid electric vehicles charge their batteries through regenerative braking.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV): Uses an internal combustion engine and a battery charged from an external socket (they have a plug). This means the vehicle’s battery can be charged with electricity rather than the engine. PHEVs are more efficient than HEVs but less efficient than BEVs.

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV): Electric energy is produced from chemical energy. For example, a hydrogen FCEV. FCEVs are also known as Zero-Emission Vehicles. They employ fuel cell technology to generate the electricity required to run the car. The chemical energy of the fuel is converted directly into electric energy.

---- Time Stamp ---
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
02:53 - Features & Problems of BEV
03:17 - Examples of BEV
03:29 - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
04:49 - Types of HEVs
05:52 - Working of HEV
07:05 - Features & Problems of HEV
07:30 - Examples of HEV
07:46 - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
08:34 - Working of PHEV
09:54 - Features & Problems of PHEV
10:18 - Examples of PHEV
10:38 - Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
11:21 - Working of FCEV
12:26 - Features & Problems of FCEV
12:59 - Examples of FCEV
14:07 - Wrap Up

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[deepseer]

You missed the elephant in the room: A single Chinese PHEV model can outsell all the PHEV models you listed in this video, combined.
If you really need to demostrate the working of a PHEV using a model that is not exclusive to China, you can use Honda's model. It's a series-parallel powertrain that can automatically switch between several modes for efficiency and power.

[OcienOnce]

Series hybrid car 🚗 is best for future

[jobkomban]

Very informative, thanks for the information

[amethysturanus]

Nice video and helps in understanding new technologies. 👍

[mechguy]

I just wanted to tell u that I liked your video on Electric Vehiclez. Thanks for making ❤️

[dineshauto]

wonderful presentation.. u have nailed it....thanks...

[bonnitaclaus]

For my use, a plug-in hybrid truck. However, my day today Aaron running, work commute, and leisure travel I have selected the solar powered Aptera (The only one I’m aware of this time). In the future I will be trading in my present vehicle for a plug-in hybrid truck.

[anibalgalan]

Hey, nice and informative video. Thxs!
However it's definitely biased towards EV and FCV. For example, there's no mention to additional costs and weight for PHEV vs HEV, this alone may well justify HEV for most drivers depending on accessibility to charging points on a daily basis.
I would have loved to hear more about which is more efficient under urban and national road driving, for instance.
Very little has been said about maintenance and second hand prices of all options.
FCV are an inch away from being a fairytale. How many H2 charging points are in operation currently? It's not so serious to put this tech at the same level of maturity than all the rest. This can be confusing for most of the public.
Great work!

[Jim-xzew]

We have had a Hybrid for three years. Then we went to a BEV or full electric car a year ago. For us this is perfect. Three hundred miles per charge and we have only used a supercharger twice. We do go out of town often to state parks and such. Still not needing to recharge until we get home. Cost me $3.85 for a 80 % charge at home. So no complaints there. When we do travel there is always a charge station close by. Still have our Range Rover and use it so the gas will not go bad in the tank from setting. We will trade it in on our second and next EV.

[leifgiering]

When introducing series hybrids at 4:55, you showed a Prius, which is a parallel hybrid.

[phoenicianbird]

Thank you for your efforts... Hydrogen is the future...

[LawatheMEid]

Would you please separate the types of hybrid series-parallel Vehicles, which i think they are the bridge between ic vehicles and fully e ones? You are the expert.

[ikkeennietjij]

More than half of the elctricity (mainly from coal or gas powerplants!) is lost before it is put in your "green" EV. You need to tell that part of the story too!!!

[cecilfisher]

No doubt Hydrogen is the best answer for our future, however, more filling stations will be needed as you suggested. Cheers

[miltonturner]

I have a Honda Insight, Hybrid. I average 45 MPG and I have a lead foot. Just to see what would happen I drove 50 miles at 65 Mph and came away with 66.7 MPG. At least I don't have charging station anxiety!

[TheCrazierz]

I would love a Toyota Mirai but only 2 states in the US have fueling stations. Luckily I live in California but the fueling stations are all out of my way and it would be a hour trip from home to fill up. Also, from my understanding only one other state has fueling stations and its on the other side of the US. I would not be able to travel out of state via car...

[IsaacEdunyah]

this is a very good information it has help me in preparing my lecture not on electric vehicle

[saadahmed]

Please make video on manual and automatic transmission with detail. I need it for exams.
Which starts on 1st of June

[H.EL-Othemany]

The thumbnail looks like an ad. I was like. What? My adblocker isn't working?

[stephenpowstinger]

I’ve learned the PHEVs are much more expensive that HEVs. The cost of a hybrid ranges from about $2, 000 to $7, 000 more than a similar ICE. PHEVs are several thousand more still.