HEV

abbreviation for

1. hybrid electric vehicle: an automobile or other vehicle that is powered by an internal-combustion engine and an electric motor whose battery is charged by the engine and by regenerative braking that converts the vehicle's kinetic energy into electricity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of HEV¹

First recorded in 1970–75 as hybrid electric vehicle

Example Sentences

HEV also poses a serious threat to pregnant women.

From Science Daily

In patients with a reduced or suppressed immune system, such as organ transplant recipients or people infected with HIV, HEV can become chronic.

From Science Daily

The company is debuting three new Niro models at the New York International Auto Show this week: the hybrid Niro HEV, the plug-in hybrid Niro PHEV, and the fully electric Niro EV.

From The Verge

And while there may be better ways to spend $200 on an orange flatpack PC frame — the Playdate that TE designed with Panic seems pretty fun and plenty stylish too — you don’t have many other options if you absolutely need a computer case that looks inspired by the Half-Life HEV suit.

From The Verge

I don’t let the girls hev coffee only once a week, accordin to your wish, and keep em on plain wholesome vittles.

From Literature