Glossary

E-Mobility is a complex and broad field. Therefore, the most important terms related to E-Mobility are introduced here. Please keep this glossary in mind as you progress through the course and come back whenever you do not understand a word.

• E-Mobility:
  • E-Mobility refers to the use of electric powertrain technologies, in-vehicle information, communication technologies, and connected infrastructure to enable the electric propulsion of vehicles and fleets.
• Sustainability:
  • Sustainability aims to prevent the depletion of natural or physical resources so that they will remain available for the long term.
• Internal combustion engine (ICE):
  • An ICE is an engine that generates energy by burning fuel inside. Most cars have internal combustion engines.
• Electric vehicles (EV):
  • A car, e-scooter, e-bike, or other vehicle with an electric motor powered wholly or partially by batteries.
• Battery electric vehicles (BEV):
  • BEV is another term for EVs. They run on battery power without the help of an internal combustion engine’.
• Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV):
  • Hybrid EVs (HEVs) have both a petrol- or diesel-powered combustion engine and an electric engine. HEVs increase fuel efficiency by either switching from one engine to the other or adding additional power depending on driving conditions.
• Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV):
  • PHEVs extend the concept of the standard hybrid vehicle and have both an internal combustion engine and a battery-powered electric motor.
• Powertrain:
  • This is a set of components that move the car, including the engine, transmission, driveshaft, axles, and differential.