EV

いーぶい
noun
electric vehicle
1. electric vehicle
A vehicle powered by electricity, typically using rechargeable batteries. Includes fully electric cars and some hybrid vehicles.
EVの普及(ふきゅう)が進(すす)んでいる。
The adoption of electric vehicles is progressing.
EVは環境(かんきょう)に優(やさ)しい。
Electric vehicles are environmentally friendly.
EV用(よう)の充電(じゅうでん)スタンドが増(ふ)えている。
Charging stations for electric vehicles are increasing.

ETYMOLOGY:
Abbreviation of 'Electric Vehicle'.

USAGE:

Increasingly common as electric vehicles become more popular in Japan. Often discussed in context of:

  • Environmental policy
  • Automotive technology
  • Infrastructure (charging stations)

COLLOCATIONS:

  • EV車(しゃ) - electric car
  • EV充電(じゅうでん) - EV charging
  • 充電(じゅうでん)スタンド - charging station
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