3FOOD

Third Industrial Revolution Consulting Group
GLOSSARY
EV: electric vehicle, general definition of a vehicle powered by an electric motor
BEV: battery electric vehicle: electric vehicle with power storage batteries on board
HEV: hybrid electric vehicle: vehicle with an electric motor and a non-electric motor (generally
fossil-fuel powered) that can serve as generator of electric power (serial HEV) but also to
provide traction directly (parallel HEV)
PHEV: plug-in Hybrid electric vehicle; hybrid vehicle with capacity to recharge its batteries
through the distribution network, and eventually to release energy to the network
Hydrogen-Fuel cell (HFC): a device that uses the energy from the oxidation of hydrogen gas to
produce electricity. The combustion exhaust gas is water vapor.
Automated vehicle: a vehicle fitted with automation devices that assist the driver in maneuvers
such as speed control, braking, steering, obstacle avoidance. Fits SAE categories II and
higher
Autonomous vehicle (AV): a vehicle that can travel without being guided by a human driver,
but may retain a driver's seat and controls. Fits SAE categories IV and higher
Driverless vehicle: a vehicle without a human driver. Also driver’s seat and controls are missing.
Fits SAE category V
Car sharing: a vehicle whose use is shared in time among many users, who typically pay a
participation fee plus a usage fee. The access to the vehicle is exclusive and the users pay
for the time they have access.
Ride sharing / car pooling: various users share a vehicle at the same time along the same route.
Users typically register to the service for free and pay the owner for the use of a vehicle
which is generally private.
Active (or soft) mobility: mobility that requires the use of one’s muscles and can provide
significant health benefits. Typically it includes walking, cycling and e-cycling. May include
other means such as skateboards, stand-on scooters and skates
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