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Range-extended EVs sit between plug-in hybrids and fully electric cars.
Western car makers are investing in range-extended EVs to compete with Chinese manufacturers.
KEY POINTS
- Range-extended EVs use a small engine solely to recharge the battery, not to drive wheels.
- This technology is positioned between plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles in the market.
- Proponents claim range-extended EVs reduce emissions more effectively than traditional hybrids.
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