{"id":6621,"date":"2021-03-31T08:14:27","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T15:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/?p=6621"},"modified":"2021-03-29T08:15:17","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T15:15:17","slug":"gps-tracking-hybrid-electric-vehicles-hev-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/gps-tracking-hybrid-electric-vehicles-hev-2\/","title":{"rendered":"GPS Tracking for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Managing any fleet is challenging. When you make the most of a fleet of hybrid electric vehicles, or HEVs, you face new challenges for your fleet. Fortunately, GPS fleet management<\/a> and tracking can help with many of these challenges to help you oversee your evolving fleet management needs. Here\u2019s what you need to know about GPS tracking for HEVs.<\/p>\n

What are Hybrid Electric Vehicles?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hybrid electric vehicles are vehicles that are powered by gasoline and electricity. The braking system in the car serves to recharge the battery, a process called regenerative braking. These vehicles do not need to be \u201cplugged in\u201d to recharge which sets them apart from the other electric vehicles on the market.<\/p>\n

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When you first start your HEV, you are using power from the electric motor. As your speed increases, the gasoline engine takes over and an internal computer switches seamlessly between the two to ensure greater fuel economy according to your current driving conditions. Examples of hybrid electric vehicles in use today include:<\/p>\n