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What is a BEV?

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What is a BEV?

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A BEV is a Battery Electric Vehicle. BEVs have batteries on board that power an electric motor via a motor controller. The batteries are charged by electricity from an energy source that is not a part of the vehicle. The BEV’s battery charger can either be on board or off board. On board chargers provide a means of charging at more places while away from base, extending their effective range. BEVs are different from other electric vehicles, including Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) which carry a liquid fuel source, and Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) which typically carry a gas energy storage medium. 2. Why BEVs? BEVs enable the efficient use of renewable energy sources such as electricity generated from solar photovoltaic panels and windmills. The shift to use of these energy sources are vital for us to achieve sustainable energy use, which includes energy independence, greenhouse gas reduction, air pollution reduction, and water pollution reduct