The transition of a vehicle platform or an entire fleet from strictly internal combustion engines to hybrid electric powertrains. Manufacturers use this strategy to meet strict emissions targets without completely abandoning their existing engine architectures. It involves integrating battery packs, electric motors, and regenerative braking systems into conventional chassis.
Fleet hybridization will cut our fuel costs by thirty percent over the next five years.
Related terms
EV
An electric vehicle uses one or more electric motors for propulsion instead of an internal combustion engine.
PHEV
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle combines a combustion engine with a grid-chargeable battery pack.
ICE
Blocking an electric vehicle charging station with a gas-powered car is a common parking offense.