Self-charging hybrid

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses the electrical energy from rechargeable batteries to power an electric motor (or motors).

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is a vehicle that has a slightly larger battery than a regular hybrid, so it travels further just using electricity.

A hybrid car is one that combines a petrol or diesel engine with an electric motor. They tend to consume less fuel and emit less CO2 than a car with just a petrol or diesel engine.

A mild hybrid system replaces a traditional starter motor and alternator with a small electric generator to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

A starter motor is essential for starting an engine. It turns the engine's flywheel to begin the combustion process.

A lithium-ion battery is the most common types of battery used in electric vehicles (EVs). It is well suited to EVs because it holds a lot of energy, compared to its weight, and is very efficient at charging and discharging.

Horsepower is how the power produced by an engine is measured.

An alternator is a part of a car's engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy to charge the 12v battery and power the electrical systems.

When petrol or diesel burns in an engine, carbon dioxide gas – also known as CO2 – is the result.

An electric car, also known as a battery electric vehicle or EV, uses one or more electric motors to move the vehicle.