Technology term
Utility Factor
For plug-in hybrid vehicles, the estimated share of total driving completed using electricity rather than fuel. It is derived from assumptions or real-world data about trip distances, charging frequency, battery range, and driver behavior.
English
Utility Factor
Arabic
معامل الاستخدام الكهربائي
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Why Plug-In Hybrids Can Burn Far More Fuel Than Their Official Numbers Suggest
