(PHEV) A vehicle that contains a gasoline powered engine as well as batteries that can be charged when plugged into an electric power source. The vehicle typically runs on battery power until the charge has been depleted and then uses the gasoline engine for extended range.
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A hybrid vehicle that can be plugged into the electric grid to recharge its battery to reduce gasoline usage.[1]
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