Dictionary of Modern Transportation - basic abbreviations in electromobility
Electromobility is a topic that is gaining importance in the context of sustainability and environmental protection, among other things. Electric vehicles are becoming more popular by the day, and charging infrastructure and technologies related to this segment of transportation are developing at a dizzying pace. With the development, more and more specialized acronyms are emerging. To make it easier to explore the topic of eMobility, we have prepared for you a short Dictionary of Modern Transportation!
1. EV
Electric Vehicle – A general term covering all electric-powered vehicles. EVs can use both energy stored in batteries (in battery electric vehicles) and fuel cells (in hydrogen vehicles).
2. BEV
Battery Electric Vehicle - A vehicle that is fully powered by electricity stored in batteries. The BEV has no internal combustion engine or other source of propulsion, only a battery that can be recharged using an external charging station.
3. PHEV
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle – A vehicle that combines an internal combustion engine with electric drive, where the battery can be charged both from an external energy source (outlet) and by the internal combustion engine. The PHEV can travel short distances on electric power alone, but also uses fuel when range on electricity is exhausted.
4. HEV
Hybrid Electric Vehicle - A vehicle that combines an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, but does not offer the ability to charge the battery from an external power source. The battery is charged using the internal combustion engine or through regenerative braking.
5. MHEV
Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle - A vehicle that combines an internal combustion engine with a small electric motor that assists propulsion while driving, but does not allow autonomous driving on electric power. The MHEV does not have the ability to recharge its batteries from an external energy source - the battery is charged using the internal combustion engine or through regenerative braking.
5. FCEV
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle -A vehicle that uses a fuel cell to generate electricity from hydrogen. Unlike BEVs, FCEVs do not require recharging the battery, only refilling hydrogen at special refueling stations.
6. EVSE
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment -A charging station that allows power to be transferred from the electric grid to a vehicle's battery. It can be either a charging point in a public space or a home charging station.
7. AFIR (Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation)
More specifically, Regulation 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure. This is an EU regulation that aims to develop and implement infrastructure for vehicles powered by alternative fuels, such as electricity, hydrogen or natural gas. The goal is to increase the availability of charging points for electric vehicles and other zero-emission technologies in Europe starting in 2024.
7. V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid)
A technology that allows energy from electric vehicle batteries to be transferred to the power grid. V2G allows electric vehicle batteries to be used as energy storage that can feed the grid during peak demand or be used to stabilize the power system.