internal combustion engine
noun
: a heat engine in which the combustion that generates the heat takes place inside the engine proper instead of in a furnace
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The price gap between EVs and internal combustion engine vehicles remains a critical hurdle for many consumers, particularly in Western markets, where government subsidies are declining.
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Christer Holloman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
But, to appeal to the largest set of buyers, the company also offers mild-hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and internal combustion engine powertrains.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Both use an internal combustion engine to supplement battery range.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
Jeff Dodds: The internal combustion engine is 130 years old, whereas EV technology has only really been produced at market level for probably the last 15 years.
—Rob Reddick, WIRED, 2 Oct. 2024
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Christer Holloman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
But, to appeal to the largest set of buyers, the company also offers mild-hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and internal combustion engine powertrains.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Both use an internal combustion engine to supplement battery range.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
Jeff Dodds: The internal combustion engine is 130 years old, whereas EV technology has only really been produced at market level for probably the last 15 years.
—Rob Reddick, WIRED, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Internal combustion engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internal%20combustion%20engine. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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