A clean vehicle typically refers to a vehicle that has lower emissions of pollutants compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles powered by gasoline or diesel. The term is often associated with vehicles that use alternative fuels or advanced technologies to reduce their environmental impact. Here are some examples of clean vehicles:
Electric Vehicles (EVs): These vehicles are powered by electricity stored in batteries. They produce zero tailpipe emissions and are considered clean as long as the electricity used to charge them comes from clean sources (such as renewable energy).
Hybrid Vehicles: Hybrid vehicles combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor. They are designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions compared to traditional vehicles.
Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs): These vehicles have both an internal combustion engine and a battery that can be charged by plugging into an electric power source. They can operate in electric-only mode for a certain range, reducing emissions.
Fuel Cell Vehicles: These vehicles use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity, producing only water and heat as byproducts. Fuel cell vehicles are considered clean if the hydrogen is produced using clean energy sources.